DR. JAMES P NICOLAI MD
NPI 1811979883
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Tucson, AZ

Active since November 16, 2005PECOS Enrolled
7740 N ORACLE RD, TUCSON, AZ 85704(520) 544-9890(520) 544-9894 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. James P Nicolai Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES P NICOLAI MD (NPI 1811979883) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (43291) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811979883
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES P NICOLAICredential: MD
Location Address7740 N ORACLE RDTucson, AZ 85704-6313
Mailing Address7740 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85704-6313 · (520) 544-9890 · Fax (520) 544-9894
Fax(520) 544-9894
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 2015
NPI 1811979883 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License Licensed in AZ · 43291
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 01047116A (IN)
7740 N ORACLE RD, Tucson, AZ 85704

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 (PECOS)

Dr. James P Nicolai Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85704 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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 9

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704
Hospice, Inpatient
7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704
Internal Medicine
7740 N ORACLE RD
ORO VALLEY, AZ 85704
Pediatrics
7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704
Social Worker (Clinical)
7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704
Family Medicine
7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704
Hospice Care, Community Based
7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704

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 James Nicolai's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Nicolai is 1811979883. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2005.

Where is James Nicolai located?

James Nicolai practices at 7740 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704. The listed phone number is (520) 544-9890.

What is James Nicolai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is James Nicolai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Nicolai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does James Nicolai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list James Nicolai 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Nicolai was last updated on May 26, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.