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DR. RYAN HOWARD NICHOLAS M.D.
NPI 1881731610
Family Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since January 31, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
3727 CLARKSVILLE PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37218(629) 895-0080(629) 895-5389 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ryan Howard Nicholas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RYAN HOWARD NICHOLAS M.D. (NPI 1881731610) is an individual family medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (62508) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881731610
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RYAN HOWARD NICHOLASCredential: M.D.
Location Address3727 CLARKSVILLE PIKENashville, TN 37218-2201
Mailing Address3727 Clarksville PikeNashville, TN 37218-2201 · (629) 895-0080 · Fax (629) 895-5389
Phone(629) 895-0080
Fax(629) 895-5389
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1881731610 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 62508
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
3727 CLARKSVILLE PIKE, Nashville, TN 37218
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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. Ryan Howard Nicholas M.d. 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 ID5496817710
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081222000109
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 Ryan Nicholas reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dedicated Physicians Group Of Tennessee, PLLC
808 mi
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
1395 NW 167TH ST
Miami, FL 33169
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174144695 (305) 628-6117
Dignity Health Medical Foundation
1,722 mi
Multi-Specialty
401 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 251
San Bernardino, CA 92404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,191 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053653873 (909) 882-4605

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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
89 services73 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
24 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
17 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37218 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

96.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.34
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers16 claims31 services$6.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers14 claims84 services$1.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$25.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

SHAWNDA EVANS HOLLIE M.D.
Internal Medicine
3727 CLARKSVILLE PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37218
Davidson County (629) 895-0080
DEDICATED PHYSICIANS GROUP OF TENNESSEE, PLLC
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
3727 CLARKSVILLE PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37218
Davidson County (629) 895-0080

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 Ryan Nicholas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ryan Nicholas is 1881731610. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2007.

Where is Ryan Nicholas located?

Ryan Nicholas practices at 3727 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218. The listed phone number is (629) 895-0080.

What is Ryan Nicholas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ryan Nicholas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ryan Nicholas 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 Ryan Nicholas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ryan Nicholas reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dedicated Physicians Group Of Tennessee, PLLC (Miami, FL) and Dignity Health Medical Foundation (San Bernardino, 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 Ryan Nicholas'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 Ryan Nicholas was last updated on May 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.