Mark Nichols, MD
NPI 1215910732 · Otology & Neurotology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Nichols, MD is a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1215910732).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215910732
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otology & Neurotology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H3922 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,051 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 | 492 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 256 | $57 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 211 | $47 |
| Removal of Impacted Cerumen (one Or Both Ears) By Physician on Same Date of Service As Audiologic Function TestingG0268 | 195 | $52 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 189 | $113 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 345 | 212 |
| Omeprazole | 174 | 64 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 102 | 36 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 94 | 56 |
| Ofloxacin | 69 | 57 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 69 | 61 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 62 | 24 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$434 across 4 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
- 2005-11-29
- Last updated
- 2019-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Nichols's NPI number?
- Mark Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215910732, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Nichols's specialty?
- Mark Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otology & Neurotology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Nichols located?
- Mark Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 915 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024-2527.
- What is Mark Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Nichols is (713) 461-2626.
- Does Mark Nichols accept Medicare?
- Mark Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Nichols's NPI (1215910732) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.