Nicole Ches, PAC
NPI 1205025160 · Physician Assistant · Columbus, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Ches, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Columbus, TX (NPI 1205025160).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205025160
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA07267 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
23 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 23 | $243 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $243–$243 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 135 | 56 |
| Gabapentin | 129 | 43 |
| Nabumetone | 86 | 39 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 65 | 58 |
| Etodolac | 27 | 12 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 24 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | 14 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 across 3 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 (2)
- 1200 Binz St Ste 580Houston, TX 77004-6947Phone: (281) 758-2695Fax: (833) 272-9433
- 18488 Interstate 45 SShenandoah, TX 77384Phone: (281) 315-8130Fax: (281) 315-8132
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-17
- Last updated
- 2025-11-03
- Certified
- 2025-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Ches's NPI number?
- Nicole Ches's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205025160, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Ches's specialty?
- Nicole Ches is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Ches located?
- Nicole Ches's practice location on file with NPPES is 107 Shult Dr Ste 200, Columbus, TX 78934-3009.
- What is Nicole Ches's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Ches is (979) 493-7762.
- Does Nicole Ches accept Medicare?
- Nicole Ches is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Ches's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Ches's NPI (1205025160) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.