Candace Nichols, FNP-C
NPI 1306444617 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Candace Nichols, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1306444617).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306444617
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1016313 (TX)
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
5 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
220 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 | 78 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $76 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 38 | $109 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 25 | $107 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 16 | $64 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 122 | 61 |
| Lisinopril | 93 | 37 |
| Metformin Hcl | 91 | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 84 | 42 |
| Omeprazole | 66 | 33 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 58 | 27 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$202 across 11 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
- 2020-10-09
- Last updated
- 2025-04-08
- Certified
- 2025-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Candace Nichols's NPI number?
- Candace Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306444617, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Candace Nichols's specialty?
- Candace Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Candace Nichols located?
- Candace Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 8588 Katy Fwy Ste 226a, Houston, TX 77024-1881.
- What is Candace Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Candace Nichols is (713) 532-6884.
- Does Candace Nichols accept Medicare?
- Candace Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Candace Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Candace Nichols's NPI (1306444617) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.