Ryan Nickerson, NP
NPI 1578179503 · Nurse Practitioner · Denver, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ryan Nickerson, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Denver, CO (NPI 1578179503).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578179503
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PENDING (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
5 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
279 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 146 | $153 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 83 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $109 |
| Biopsy and Aspiration of Bone Marrow Sample for Diagnosis38222 | 14 | $62 |
| Biopsy and Aspiration of Bone Marrow Sample for Diagnosis38222 | 12 | $151 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$153 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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) |
|---|---|
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 33 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 27 |
| Ursodiol | 26 |
| Ruxolitinib Phosphatebrand: Jakafi | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 |
| Fenofibrate Nanocrystallizedbrand: Fenofibrate | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$712 across 34 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
- 2020-09-15
- Last updated
- 2022-11-29
- Certified
- 2022-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Nickerson's NPI number?
- Ryan Nickerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578179503, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Nickerson's specialty?
- Ryan Nickerson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ryan Nickerson located?
- Ryan Nickerson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1719 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80218-1235.
- What is Ryan Nickerson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Nickerson is (303) 263-1972.
- Does Ryan Nickerson accept Medicare?
- Ryan Nickerson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ryan Nickerson's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Nickerson's NPI (1578179503) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.