Brian Nicholson, M.D.
NPI 1376541490 · Urology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Nicholson, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1376541490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376541490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L9397 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2,808 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 993 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 726 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 252 | $47 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 128 | $14 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 92 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 76 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 819 | 270 |
| Finasteride | 801 | 261 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 534 | 196 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 220 | 70 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 176 | 77 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 119 | 95 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,433 across 64 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
- 2005-07-12
- Last updated
- 2014-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Nicholson's NPI number?
- Brian Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376541490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Nicholson's specialty?
- Brian Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Nicholson located?
- Brian Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3612 23rd St, Lubbock, TX 79410-1326.
- What is Brian Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Nicholson is (806) 793-8787.
- Does Brian Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Brian Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Nicholson's NPI (1376541490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.