Alan Nichols, FNP
NPI 1144283664 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Merkel, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alan Nichols, FNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Merkel, TX (NPI 1144283664).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144283664
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 684692 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
71 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 24 | $141 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 19 | $35 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 14 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 14 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$141 (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 · 107 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 379 | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 328 | 44 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 247 | 45 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 227 | 44 |
| Metformin Hcl | 219 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 180 | 35 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2802 W Walker St Unit 200Breckenridge, TX 76424-4035Phone: (254) 559-7215Fax: (325) 893-4035
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-07
- Last updated
- 2021-11-12
- Certified
- 2021-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alan Nichols's NPI number?
- Alan Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144283664, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alan Nichols's specialty?
- Alan Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Alan Nichols located?
- Alan Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 217 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536-3803.
- What is Alan Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alan Nichols is (325) 928-0014.
- Does Alan Nichols accept Medicare?
- Alan Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alan Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Alan Nichols's NPI (1144283664) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.