Elizabeth Nichols, MD
NPI 1508158528 · Anesthesiology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Nichols, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1508158528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508158528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015-01423 (NC)
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
15 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
330 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 62 | $55 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 47 | $76 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 35 | $74 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 26 | $49 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 23 | $142 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 21 | $62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 1 record (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
- 2011-05-10
- Last updated
- 2015-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Nichols's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508158528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Nichols's specialty?
- Elizabeth Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elizabeth Nichols located?
- Elizabeth Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704-2702.
- What is Elizabeth Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Nichols is (919) 384-0700.
- Does Elizabeth Nichols accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Nichols's NPI (1508158528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.