Christopher Nicholson, MD
NPI 1093888745 · Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Nicholson, MD is a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1093888745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093888745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101047032 (VA)
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
19 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
12,512 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 5,598 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,609 | $124 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,568 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 1,081 | $65 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 544 | $75 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 685 | 163 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 638 | 185 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 575 | 167 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 505 | 147 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 501 | 168 |
| Losartan Potassium | 324 | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$620 across 31 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
- 2006-11-17
- Last updated
- 2022-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Nicholson's NPI number?
- Christopher Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093888745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Nicholson's specialty?
- Christopher Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Nicholson located?
- Christopher Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 7702 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23294-4371.
- What is Christopher Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Nicholson is (804) 346-2070.
- Does Christopher Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Christopher Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Nicholson's NPI (1093888745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.