Robert Nicholson, MD
NPI 1124417373 · Specialist · Hammond, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Nicholson, MD is a Specialist provider in Hammond, LA (NPI 1124417373).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124417373
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 016664 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
1,219 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 | 593 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 591 | $122 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 22 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 13 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 1,427 | 234 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,037 | 184 |
| Gabapentin | 717 | 146 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 568 | 115 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 334 | 54 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 329 | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$482 across 32 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
- 2015-01-12
- Last updated
- 2023-06-19
- Certified
- 2023-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Nicholson's NPI number?
- Robert Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124417373, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Nicholson's specialty?
- Robert Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Robert Nicholson located?
- Robert Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 42078 Veterans Avenue, Hammond, LA 70403.
- What is Robert Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Nicholson is (985) 542-7177.
- Does Robert Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Robert Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Nicholson's NPI (1124417373) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.