Kevin Nickell, MD
NPI 1053388785 · Urology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Nickell, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1053388785).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053388785
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J0783 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,293 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,081 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 999 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 924 | $125 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 483 | $63 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 472 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,697 | 546 |
| Finasteride | 1,214 | 382 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 274 | 94 |
| Cephalexin | 204 | 119 |
| Cefdinir | 197 | 146 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 186 | 132 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 180 | 49 |
| Alfuzosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,441 across 74 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-01
- Last updated
- 2026-04-27
- Certified
- 2026-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Nickell's NPI number?
- Kevin Nickell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053388785, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Nickell's specialty?
- Kevin Nickell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Nickell located?
- Kevin Nickell's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-1802.
- What is Kevin Nickell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Nickell is (713) 351-0644.
- Does Kevin Nickell accept Medicare?
- Kevin Nickell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Nickell's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Nickell's NPI (1053388785) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.