Katherine Nickerson, M.D.
NPI 1417024563 · Rheumatology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Nickerson, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1417024563).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417024563
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 157790 (NY)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
160 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 146 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 14 | $234 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $136–$234 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 92 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 80 | 17 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 48 | 17 |
| Folic Acid | 40 | 11 |
| Leflunomide | 27 | — |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) | 19 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 17 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-30
- Last updated
- 2014-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Nickerson's NPI number?
- Katherine Nickerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417024563, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Nickerson's specialty?
- Katherine Nickerson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Nickerson located?
- Katherine Nickerson's practice location on file with NPPES is 161 Ft Washingtn Ave, New York, NY 10032-3729.
- What is Katherine Nickerson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Nickerson is (212) 305-4308.
- Does Katherine Nickerson accept Medicare?
- Katherine Nickerson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Nickerson's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Nickerson's NPI (1417024563) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.