NICHOLAS J HILL
NPI 1740049493
Nurse Practitioner in Post Falls, ID

Active since March 15, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C, POST FALLS, ID 83854(208) 625-6700(208) 625-6701 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Nicholas J Hill NPPES

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

NICHOLAS J HILL (NPI 1740049493) is an individual nurse practitioner in Post Falls, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (78892) and active in the NPI registry since March 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kootenai Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in Coeur D Alene.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740049493
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS J HILL
Location Address1296 E POLSTON AVE STE CPost Falls, ID 83854-5217
Mailing Address2003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D Alene, ID 83814-6051
Fax(208) 625-6701
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2025
NPI 1740049493 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in ID · 78892
Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License 78892 (ID)
1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C, Post Falls, ID 83854

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D Alene, ID 83814-6051 · Phone (208) 625-4000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas J Hill 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 ID8426498890
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240502000596
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
21 services21 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
20 services16 patients
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130
This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Kootenai Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Coeur D'alene, ID
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number130049
Location2003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D'alene, ID 83814 · Kootenai County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83854 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
$81.13 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $20.28 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.26 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Orthopaedic Surgery
1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C
POST FALLS, ID 83854
Orthopaedic Surgery
1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C
POST FALLS, ID 83854
Physician Assistant
1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C
POST FALLS, ID 83854
Physician Assistant
1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C
POST FALLS, ID 83854
Nurse Practitioner
1296 E POLSTON AVE STE C
POST FALLS, ID 83854

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 Nicholas Hill's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Hill is 1740049493. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2024.

Where is Nicholas Hill located?

Nicholas Hill practices at 1296 E Polston Ave Ste C, Post Falls, ID 83854. The listed phone number is (208) 625-6700.

What is Nicholas Hill's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Nicholas Hill enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Hill 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 Nicholas Hill accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Nicholas Hill 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 Nicholas Hill affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Hill is affiliated with Kootenai Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Hill was last updated on July 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.