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MAREE LEIGH NICHOLS APRN
NPI 1962762005
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Vilonia, AR

Active since May 23, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1159 MAIN ST, VILONIA, AR 72173(501) 796-8484(501) 796-0148 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2025, Jul 12, 2019, Jan 21, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Maree Leigh Nichols Aprn NPPES

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

MAREE LEIGH NICHOLS APRN (NPI 1962762005) is an individual family provider in Vilonia, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (A006051) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962762005
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMAREE LEIGH NICHOLSCredential: APRN
Location Address1159 MAIN STVilonia, AR 72173-9525
Mailing AddressPo Box 497Augusta, AR 72006-0497 · (870) 347-2534 · Fax (870) 347-2023
Phone(501) 796-8484
Fax(501) 796-0148
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1962762005 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · A006051
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License R84487 (AR)
1159 MAIN ST, Vilonia, AR 72173
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11310 N Center StLonoke, AR 72086-2011 · Phone (501) 676-0181 · Fax (501) 676-0351
Location 21127 Main StVilonia, AR 72173-9525 · Phone (501) 796-6740 · Fax (870) 796-6744

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid231647758AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

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

Maree Leigh Nichols Aprn 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 ID2860732385
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190320001705
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 Maree Nichols reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Conway Regional Medical Center Inc
0.2 mi
Rural Health
1159 MAIN ST
Vilonia, AR 72173
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063798858 (501) 796-8484
Arcare
0.3 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1127 MAIN ST
Vilonia, AR 72173
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 266 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902356116 (017) 966-7405

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.

Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 87428
This test uses a method called immunoassay to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza. It works by detecting specific proteins (antigens) in a sample, like a nasal swab. It's a powerful tool in diagnosing these viral infections.
41 services37 patients
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis 82044
Urine microalbumin analysis is a test that measures the amount of a protein called albumin in your urine. This protein is usually present in very small amounts, but higher levels can indicate kidney issues. The test is non-invasive and involves a simple urine sample.
34 services30 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
33 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72173 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers16 claims19 services$15.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers17 claims20 services$52.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds K0823
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD009N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$121.42 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 3

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

CONWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1159 MAIN ST
VILONIA, AR 72173
Faulkner County (501) 796-8484
CHARLES W. HIMMLER, D.O.,P.A.
Family Medicine
1159 MAIN ST
VILONIA, AR 72173
Faulkner County (501) 796-8484
DR. BRIAN MICHAEL BOWLIN M.D.
Family Medicine
1159 MAIN ST
VILONIA, AR 72173
Faulkner County (501) 796-8484

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 Maree Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maree Nichols is 1962762005. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2012.

Where is Maree Nichols located?

Maree Nichols practices at 1159 Main St, Vilonia, AR 72173. The listed phone number is (501) 796-8484.

What is Maree Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Maree Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maree 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 Maree Nichols's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maree Nichols reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Conway Regional Medical Center Inc (Vilonia, AR) and Arcare (Vilonia, AR). 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 Maree Nichols's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maree Nichols accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Maree 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maree Nichols was last updated on November 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.