Susan Nichols, MD
NPI 1558529180 · Infectious Disease Physician · Norfolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Nichols, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Norfolk, VA (NPI 1558529180).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558529180
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 149301 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
350 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 149 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 109 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 92 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$130 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 43 | 13 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 27 | — |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 17 | — |
| Daptomycin | 16 | — |
| Ampicillin Sod/Sulbactam Sodbrand: Ampicillin-Sulbactam | 15 | — |
| Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactambrand: Piperacillin-Tazobactam | 12 | — |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 11 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834-2818Phone: (252) 847-4268
- 2025 Glenn Mitchell DrVirginia Beach, VA 23456-0178Phone: (757) 388-3198
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-30
- Last updated
- 2020-08-11
- Certified
- 2020-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Nichols's NPI number?
- Susan Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558529180, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Nichols's specialty?
- Susan Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Susan Nichols located?
- Susan Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 850 Kempsville Rd Ste 100f, Norfolk, VA 23502-3920.
- What is Susan Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Nichols is (757) 261-5910.
- Does Susan Nichols accept Medicare?
- Susan Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Nichols's NPI (1558529180) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.