James Nichols, MD
NPI 1497746630 · Family Medicine Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Nichols, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1497746630).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497746630
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29489 (AZ)
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 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
4,403 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 | 1,479 | $124 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,011 | $61 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 314 | $126 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 292 | $18 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 266 | $18 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 248 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 426 | 136 |
| Metformin Hcl | 261 | 87 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 243 | 85 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 238 | 90 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 232 | 81 |
| Lisinopril | 232 | 90 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$206 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
- 2005-11-04
- Last updated
- 2008-03-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Nichols's NPI number?
- James Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497746630, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Nichols's specialty?
- James Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Nichols located?
- James Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 13838 S 46th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85044-7804.
- What is James Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Nichols is (480) 759-5151.
- Does James Nichols accept Medicare?
- James Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — James Nichols's NPI (1497746630) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.