Patricia Nicholas, D.P.M.
NPI 1174587075 · Podiatrist · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Nicholas, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1174587075).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174587075
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PO3946 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service 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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,952 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,330 | $91 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 1,304 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 301 | $128 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 257 | $34 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 155 | $130 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 90 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 255 | 175 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 104 | 63 |
| Meloxicam | 68 | 44 |
| Ibuprofen | 61 | 33 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd | 34 | 32 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 29 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | 20 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$757 across 27 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
- 2006-04-17
- Last updated
- 2024-10-04
- Certified
- 2024-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Nicholas's NPI number?
- Patricia Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174587075, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Nicholas's specialty?
- Patricia Nicholas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Patricia Nicholas located?
- Patricia Nicholas's practice location on file with NPPES is 12670 Creekside Ln Ste 202, Fort Myers, FL 33919-3370.
- What is Patricia Nicholas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Nicholas is (239) 482-2663.
- Does Patricia Nicholas accept Medicare?
- Patricia Nicholas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Nicholas's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Nicholas's NPI (1174587075) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.