Samuel Nickles, M.D.
NPI 1275854457 · Urology Physician · North Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Nickles, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in North Charleston, SC (NPI 1275854457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275854457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TL32770 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
4,487 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 1,346 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 914 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 744 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 294 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 221 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,210 | 376 |
| Finasteride | 214 | 69 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 171 | 80 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 169 | 46 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 164 | 45 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 145 | 41 |
| Levofloxacin | 128 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,929 across 85 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
- 2010-06-22
- Last updated
- 2015-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Nickles's NPI number?
- Samuel Nickles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275854457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Nickles's specialty?
- Samuel Nickles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Nickles located?
- Samuel Nickles's practice location on file with NPPES is 2890 Tricom St, North Charleston, SC 29406-9171.
- What is Samuel Nickles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Nickles is (843) 797-6600.
- Does Samuel Nickles accept Medicare?
- Samuel Nickles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Nickles's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Nickles's NPI (1275854457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.