Nicole Chavez, FNP-C
NPI 1265150866 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Carlsbad, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Chavez, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Carlsbad, NM (NPI 1265150866).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265150866
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 69419 (NM)
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
3 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
453 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 134 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 58 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 53 | $45 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 37 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 37 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 93 | 24 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 59 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 58 | 14 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 48 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 40 | 13 |
| Metformin Hcl | 39 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$62 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
- 2022-08-19
- Last updated
- 2026-04-07
- Certified
- 2026-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Chavez's NPI number?
- Nicole Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265150866, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Chavez's specialty?
- Nicole Chavez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Chavez located?
- Nicole Chavez's practice location on file with NPPES is 3113 National Parks Hwy Ste 3, Carlsbad, NM 88220-5697.
- What is Nicole Chavez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Chavez is (575) 988-9511.
- Does Nicole Chavez accept Medicare?
- Nicole Chavez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Chavez's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Chavez's NPI (1265150866) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.