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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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: November 01, 2026.

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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

Phone(520) 544-9890

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

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Nicolai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lhcg Ccii LLC

Same address

Family

7740 N ORACLE RD
Tucson, AZ 85704

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
6 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194399907 (520) 537-2245

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 10

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

LISA DANIELS

Social Worker (Clinical)

7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704

Pima County (520) 544-9890

LHCG CCII LLC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704

Pima County (520) 537-2245

KATHRYN L CLARKE FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704

Pima County (520) 544-9890

CASA DE LA LUZ LLC

Hospice, Inpatient

7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704

Pima County (520) 544-9890

REBECCA JO POWELL MD

Internal Medicine

7740 N ORACLE RD
ORO VALLEY, AZ 85704

Pima County (520) 544-9890

ALAN FREDERICK CROSBY MD

Pediatrics

7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704

Pima County (520) 544-9890

LAURA A AYLMER MSS, LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704

Pima County (520) 544-9890

JOHN KEVIN CARMICHAEL MD

Family Medicine

7740 N ORACLE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704

Pima County (520) 544-9890

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Nicolai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Nicolai reassigns Medicare benefits to Lhcg Ccii LLC (Tucson, AZ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Nicolai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

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.