James Nichols, P.A.-C.
NPI 1043241763 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Pinehurst, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Nichols, P.A.-C. is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Pinehurst, NC (NPI 1043241763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043241763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 100825 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,006 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 317 | $72 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 241 | $57 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 80 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $101 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 47 | $162 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 106 | 101 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 35 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 | 17 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 18 | 18 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 17 | 14 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4 Turnberry WoodBraemar CtPinehurst, NC 28374Phone: (910) 692-3144Fax: (910) 692-2261
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2018-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Nichols's NPI number?
- James Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043241763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Nichols's specialty?
- James Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Nichols located?
- James Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Firstvillage Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
- What is James Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Nichols is (910) 295-6831.
- Does James Nichols accept Medicare?
- James Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — James Nichols's NPI (1043241763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.