DR. PAUL NICHOLSON M.D.
NPI 1962934109
Emergency Medicine in Lexington, KY

Active since March 28, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
1221 S BROADWAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40504(859) 258-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 8, 2023, May 8, 2023, Nov 5, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Paul Nicholson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL NICHOLSON M.D. (NPI 1962934109) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (56835) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Licking Memorial Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962934109
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL NICHOLSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1221 S BROADWAYLexington, KY 40504-2701
Mailing Address400 Piedmont RdColumbus, OH 43214-3816 · (740) 281-4479
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2023
NPI 1962934109 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in KY · 56835 Licensed in OH · 35.139270
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1221 S BROADWAY, Lexington, KY 40504

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1410 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210-1240 · Phone (614) 293-3989
Location 26001 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213-1502 · Phone (614) 234-6000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul Nicholson 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 ID6800166117
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200618001447
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
158 services153 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
107 services102 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
89 services87 patients
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 99282
An emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.
34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Licking Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360218
Location1320 West Main StreetNewark, OH 43055 · Licking County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40504 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

79.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.85

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.

Radiology (Body Imaging)
1221 S BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Nurse Practitioner
1221 S BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Nurse Practitioner
1221 S BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Internal Medicine
1221 S BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1221 S BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1221 S BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Nurse Practitioner
1221 S BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Emergency Medicine
1221 S BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40504

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 Paul Nicholson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Nicholson is 1962934109. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2017.

Where is Paul Nicholson located?

Paul Nicholson practices at 1221 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504. The listed phone number is (859) 258-4000.

What is Paul Nicholson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Paul Nicholson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Nicholson 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.

What insurance does Paul Nicholson accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Paul Nicholson 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 Paul Nicholson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Nicholson is affiliated with Licking Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Nicholson was last updated on June 8, 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.