Kevin Nickens, FNP-BC
NPI 1538884432 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Nickens, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1538884432).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538884432
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32232 (TN)
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 tenure28% of score
3 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
77 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 | 23 | $98 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 21 | $4 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 18 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$131 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 27 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 23 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 21 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | 20 |
| Cefdinir | 20 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-10-04
- Last updated
- 2022-10-04
- Certified
- 2022-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Nickens's NPI number?
- Kevin Nickens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538884432, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Nickens's specialty?
- Kevin Nickens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kevin Nickens located?
- Kevin Nickens's practice location on file with NPPES is 206 Cedar Ln, Knoxville, TN 37912-3507.
- What is Kevin Nickens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Nickens is (865) 666-3640.
- Does Kevin Nickens accept Medicare?
- Kevin Nickens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Nickens's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Nickens's NPI (1538884432) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.