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DR. MONICA CECILE NICHOLS MD
NPI 1851488795
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since October 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918(970) 310-2069 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2022, Jul 21, 2022, Sep 24, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Monica Cecile Nichols Md NPPES

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

DR. MONICA CECILE NICHOLS MD (NPI 1851488795) is an individual psychiatry provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.007005) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851488795
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. MONICA CECILE NICHOLSCredential: MD
Location Address5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202Colorado Springs, CO 80918-2069
Mailing Address30724 Benton Rd, Ste C302 # 444Winchester, CA 92596-8470 · (951) 824-6116 · Fax (951) 527-5926
Phone(970) 310-2069
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1851488795 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · DR.007005✔ Licensed in WA · MD60767673✔ Licensed in FL · ME133934✔ Licensed in CA · A62070
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1115 S Parkside DrColorado Springs, CO 80910-3130 · Phone (719) 572-6100
Location 228078 Baxter Rd Ste 230Murrieta, CA 92563-1403 · Phone (951) 824-6116 · Fax (951) 527-5926

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Monica Cecile 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 ID9032365390
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230117002553
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Monica Nichols reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Heart Centered Counseling, PC
Same address
Mental Health
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 390 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316546609 (970) 310-3406
County Of Riverside
659 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
1297 W HOBSONWAY
Blythe, CA 92225
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 336 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508931916 (760) 921-5000

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 80918 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
$174.82 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $43.70 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 16

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

ASHLEY MEAGAN BENALLY-ROSS PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
El Paso County (970) 310-3406
JESSICA PATRICIA COURTNEY PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
El Paso County (970) 310-3406
JESSICA MICHELE STEINHAUS
Marriage & Family Therapist
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
El Paso County (530) 318-4357
JOSHUA LEVAY LPC
Counselor (Professional)
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
El Paso County (719) 649-1920
DR. KRYSTAL JANE MCNUTT PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
El Paso County (970) 806-3225
HEART CENTERED COUNSELING, PC
Counselor (Mental Health)
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
El Paso County (970) 310-3406
KAYLA HILL LPC, LAC
Counselor (Professional)
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
El Paso County (970) 310-3406
MS. SARAH HALL BOOTH LPC, LAC
Counselor (Professional)
5353 N UNION BLVD STE 202
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
El Paso County (970) 310-3406

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 Monica Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Monica Nichols is 1851488795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2006.

Where is Monica Nichols located?

Monica Nichols practices at 5353 N Union Blvd Ste 202, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. The listed phone number is (970) 310-2069.

What is Monica Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Monica Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Monica 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Monica Nichols's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Monica Nichols reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Heart Centered Counseling, PC (Colorado Springs, CO) and County Of Riverside (Blythe, CA). Each 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 Monica Nichols's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Monica Nichols was last updated on August 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.