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RUSSEL JAMES NICHOLS MD
NPI 1730187436
Emergency Medicine in Heppner, OR

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
130 THOMPSON AVENUE, HEPPNER, OR 97836(541) 676-5504(541) 676-8247 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Russel James Nichols Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RUSSEL JAMES NICHOLS MD (NPI 1730187436) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Heppner, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD22062) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Pioneer Memorial Hospital (heppner), and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730187436
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRUSSEL JAMES NICHOLSCredential: MD
Location Address130 THOMPSON AVENUEHeppner, OR 97836
Mailing AddressPo Box 9, 564 E Pioneer DrHeppner, OR 97836 · (541) 676-5504 · Fax (541) 676-8247
Phone(541) 676-5504
Fax(541) 676-8247
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1730187436 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD22062
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License MD22062 (OR), MD00039026 (WA)
130 THOMPSON AVENUE, Heppner, OR 97836
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid287633OR
Other106707OR · Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Russel James Nichols Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8022002898
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071010000300
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Pioneer Memorial Hospital (heppner)

Critical Access Hospitals · Heppner, OR
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number381310
Location564 E Pioneer DriveHeppner, OR 97836 · Morrow County
Emergency services

St Anthony Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Pendleton, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number381319
Location2801 St Anthony WayPendleton, OR 97801 · Umatilla County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Good Shepherd Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Hermiston, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number381325
Location610 NW 11th StreetHermiston, OR 97838 · Umatilla County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97836 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.16 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $24.29 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.29
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$119.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers19 claims19 services$20.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers23 claims23 services$108.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$200.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Russel Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russel Nichols is 1730187436. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Russel Nichols located?

Russel Nichols practices at 130 Thompson Avenue, Heppner, OR 97836. The listed phone number is (541) 676-5504.

What is Russel Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Russel Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russel Nichols is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Russel Nichols accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Russel Nichols as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Russel Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Russel Nichols is affiliated with Pioneer Memorial Hospital (heppner), St Anthony Hospital and Good Shepherd Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russel Nichols was last updated on March 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.