Susan Nikels, MD
NPI 1164456489 · Internal Medicine Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Nikels, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1164456489).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164456489
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44350 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
222 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 87 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $61 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 25 | $59 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$71 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 82 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 60 | 20 |
| Omeprazole | 53 | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 49 | 20 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 37 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 36 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2012-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Nikels's NPI number?
- Susan Nikels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164456489, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Nikels's specialty?
- Susan Nikels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Susan Nikels located?
- Susan Nikels's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is Susan Nikels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Nikels is (720) 848-0000.
- Does Susan Nikels accept Medicare?
- Susan Nikels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Nikels's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Nikels's NPI (1164456489) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.