Christina Nicholson, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1528485471 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Urbandale, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christina Nicholson, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Urbandale, IA (NPI 1528485471).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528485471
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G105648 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
258 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 | 126 | $100 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 112 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$100 (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 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 225 | 23 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 215 | 23 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 190 | 26 |
| Lorazepam | 188 | 24 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 175 | 24 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 172 | 19 |
| Clonazepam | 161 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$626 across 32 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
- 2014-03-27
- Last updated
- 2026-05-19
- Certified
- 2026-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christina Nicholson's NPI number?
- Christina Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528485471, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christina Nicholson's specialty?
- Christina Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christina Nicholson located?
- Christina Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 82nd Pl, Urbandale, IA 50322-4329.
- What is Christina Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christina Nicholson is (515) 412-5122.
- Does Christina Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Christina Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christina Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christina Nicholson's NPI (1528485471) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.