Robert Nicholson, MD
NPI 1245291566 · Family Medicine Physician · Shakopee, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Nicholson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Shakopee, MN (NPI 1245291566).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245291566
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43745 (MN)
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
20 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
832 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 160 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $89 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 78 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 60 | $127 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 480 | 127 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 242 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 212 | 62 |
| Metformin Hcl | 156 | 47 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 135 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 133 | 40 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-28
- Last updated
- 2021-03-11
- Certified
- 2021-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Nicholson's NPI number?
- Robert Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245291566, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Nicholson's specialty?
- Robert Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Nicholson located?
- Robert Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1601 Saint Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN 55379-3383.
- What is Robert Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Nicholson is (952) 428-3535.
- Does Robert Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Robert Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Nicholson's NPI (1245291566) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.