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DR. BRIAN CLAYTON NICKLES DO
NPI 1942992128
Internal Medicine in Hazard, KY

Active since May 24, 2023PECOS Enrolled
30 S KY HIGHWAY 15, HAZARD, KY 41701(606) 629-5298(606) 249-8333 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2026, Jul 30, 2026, Jun 24, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Brian Clayton Nickles Do NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN CLAYTON NICKLES DO (NPI 1942992128) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hazard, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (06164) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Whitesburg.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942992128
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN CLAYTON NICKLESCredential: DO
Location Address30 S KY HIGHWAY 15Hazard, KY 41701-6029
Mailing Address30 S Ky Highway 15Hazard, KY 41701-6029 · (606) 629-5299 · Fax (606) 249-8333
Phone(606) 629-5298
Fax(606) 249-8333
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1942992128 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 06164
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
30 S KY HIGHWAY 15, Hazard, KY 41701
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1226 Medical Plaza LnWhitesburg, KY 41858-7425 · Phone (606) 633-4871 · Fax (606) 633-0883

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7100999160KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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. Brian Clayton Nickles Do 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 Reassignments

2

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

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation
12 mi
Primary Care
464 KY HIGHWAY 699
Cornettsville, KY 41731
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326092990 (606) 476-2593
Green Valley Emergency Physicians, LLC
301 mi
Emergency Medicine
1530 LONE OAK RD
Paducah, KY 42003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720755739 (271) 444-2444

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 41701 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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 3

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

SHERRY LYNN SOUTHERN
Pharmacist
30 S KY HIGHWAY 15
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 436-3128
MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CORPORATION
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
30 S KY HIGHWAY 15
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 629-5298
AMBER WAGERS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
30 S KY HIGHWAY 15
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 629-5298

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 Brian Nickles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Nickles is 1942992128. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2023.

Where is Brian Nickles located?

Brian Nickles practices at 30 S Ky Highway 15, Hazard, KY 41701. The listed phone number is (606) 629-5298.

What is Brian Nickles's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Brian Nickles enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Nickles is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brian Nickles's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Nickles reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (Cornettsville, KY) and Green Valley Emergency Physicians, LLC (Paducah, KY). 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 Brian Nickles's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Nickles accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Brian Nickles 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 Brian Nickles was last updated on September 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 36 days 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.