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JAMES M NICHOLS MD
NPI 1891880282
Anesthesiology in Murray, UT

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.72/100
CMS Quality Rating
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER, MURRAY, UT 84157(801) 507-5248(801) 733-5618 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James M Nichols Md NPPES

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

JAMES M NICHOLS MD (NPI 1891880282) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Murray, Utah, licensed in Utah (325356-1205) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mckay-dee Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891880282
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES M NICHOLSCredential: MD
Location Address5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTERMurray, UT 84157
Mailing Address3340 North Center St, #800Lehi, UT 84043-7406 · (801) 990-1911 · Fax (801) 990-1912
Phone(801) 507-5248
Fax(801) 733-5618
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 2012
✔ NPI 1891880282 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 325356-1205
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, Murray, UT 84157
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Other Identifiers 16

Medicare UPINI34663UT
Medicaid121130700WY
OtherTPRA11413UT · Molina
OtherQM0000075886UT · Altius
Medicaid941395AZ
Other1502954UT · Umwa
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified055327140UT
Medicaid100506344NV
Other2090168UT · United Healthcare
Other870545614JMNUT · Educators Mutual
Other898749UT · Deseret Mutual
Other99468UT · Healthy U
Medicaid807171800ID
Other107037883101UT · Ihc
Other32535612000001UT · Bcbs
Other83769UT · Pehp

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Select Health.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

James M 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 ID2365470440
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050729000847
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 Nichols reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mountain West Anesthesia LLC
16 mi
Anesthesiology
3300 N TRIUMPH BLVD STE G50
Lehi, UT 84043
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 355 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558391763 (801) 990-1911

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 2

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
20 services20 patients
Insertion of probe in esophagus for heart ultrasound 93313
This procedure involves placing a small probe in your esophagus. The probe, connected to an ultrasound machine, helps capture detailed images of your heart. This non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure provides valuable information about your heart's structure and function.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mckay-Dee Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Ogden, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460004
Location4401 Harrison BoulevardOgden, UT 84403 · Weber County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Intermountain Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Murray, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460010
Location5121 South Cottonwood StreetMurray, UT 84107 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

79.72/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.84
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.86

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.

JUSTIN M ADEN MD
Anesthesiology
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY, UT 84157
Salt Lake County (801) 507-5248
ETHAN K FISHER MD
Anesthesiology
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY, UT 84157
Salt Lake County (801) 507-5248
DR. JAYAPRAKASH MOODALAGIRIAPPA MD
Anesthesiology
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY, UT 84157
Salt Lake County (801) 507-5248
SCOTT NATHAN HURST M.D.
Anesthesiology
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY, UT 84157
Salt Lake County (801) 507-5248
DR. BRIAN PAUL MATTHEWS M.D.
Anesthesiology
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY, UT 84157
Salt Lake County (801) 507-5248
SCOTT LYLES PROVOST MD
Anesthesiology
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY, UT 84157
Salt Lake County (801) 507-5248
DR. KEVIN MICHAEL CUMMISFORD M.D.
Anesthesiology
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY, UT 84157
Salt Lake County (801) 507-5248
RYAN WILLIAM NELSON MD
Anesthesiology
5121 S COTTONWOOD STREET, INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY, UT 84157
Salt Lake County (801) 507-5248

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 Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Nichols is 1891880282. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is James Nichols located?

James Nichols practices at 5121 S Cottonwood Street Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, UT 84157. The listed phone number is (801) 507-5248.

What is James Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 organization bills Medicare for James Nichols's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Nichols reassigns Medicare benefits to Mountain West Anesthesia LLC (Lehi, UT). 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 Nichols's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Nichols accept?

Health plans from Select Health list James Nichols 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 James Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Nichols is affiliated with Mckay-Dee Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Nichols was last updated on October 15, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.