PAUL NICHOLLS M.D. PHD.
NPI 1831543461
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Houston, TX

Active since April 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-1750(713) 798-4693 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Paul Nicholls M.d. Phd. NPPES

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

PAUL NICHOLLS M.D. PHD. (NPI 1831543461) is an individual infectious disease provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T6333) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831543461
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NamePAUL NICHOLLSCredential: M.D. PHD.
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608 · (713) 798-1750 · Fax (713) 798-4693
Fax(713) 798-4693
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2022
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2022
NPI 1831543461 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in TX · T6333
Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License BP10056248 (TX)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Baylor Plz, BCM 620Houston, TX 77030-3411 · Phone (409) 392-5560

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

Paul Nicholls M.d. Phd. 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 ID7810384039
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220418001665
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

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Paul Nicholls's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Nicholls is 1831543461. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2016.

Where is Paul Nicholls located?

Paul Nicholls practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-1750.

What is Paul Nicholls's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Paul Nicholls enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Nicholls 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 Paul Nicholls accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Paul Nicholls 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 Paul Nicholls affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Nicholls is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Nicholls was last updated on April 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.