Joshua Nicholson, D.O.
NPI 1487916599 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Nicholson, D.O. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1487916599).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487916599
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 5101020091 (MI)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
154 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 | 54 | $93 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 37 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 36 | $125 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 27 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $41–$128 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 168 | 60 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 121 | 42 |
| Gabapentin | 119 | 32 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 94 | 33 |
| Pregabalin | 85 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 41 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 39 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$262 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3400 Fleckenstein RdFlint, MI 48507-3042Phone: (810) 877-7370
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-14
- Last updated
- 2019-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Nicholson's NPI number?
- Joshua Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487916599, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Nicholson's specialty?
- Joshua Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Nicholson located?
- Joshua Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 245 Cherry St Se Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
- What is Joshua Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Nicholson is (616) 685-5050.
- Does Joshua Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Joshua Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Nicholson's NPI (1487916599) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.