Richard Nicol, MD
NPI 1295791127 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Urbana, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Nicol, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Urbana, IL (NPI 1295791127).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295791127
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2001004853 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Emergency Medicine Physician207P00000X
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
315 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 165 | $175 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 101 | $121 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 49 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$175 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 51 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 31 | 24 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 25 | 25 |
| Cephalexin | 21 | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 21 | 21 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 20 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2006-04-20
- Last updated
- 2008-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Nicol's NPI number?
- Richard Nicol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295791127, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Nicol's specialty?
- Richard Nicol is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Nicol located?
- Richard Nicol's practice location on file with NPPES is 611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801-2500.
- What is Richard Nicol's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Nicol is (217) 383-3319.
- Does Richard Nicol accept Medicare?
- Richard Nicol is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Nicol's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Nicol's NPI (1295791127) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.