James Nichols, MD
NPI 1578502076 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Nichols, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1578502076).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578502076
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- ME161754 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
267 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 162 | $182 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 105 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $125–$182 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 56 | 55 |
| Azithromycin | 28 | 27 |
| Cephalexin | 28 | 28 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 23 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 | 17 |
| Methocarbamol | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
- 2006-06-06
- Last updated
- 2025-11-12
- Certified
- 2025-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Nichols's NPI number?
- James Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578502076, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Nichols's specialty?
- James Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Nichols located?
- James Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is One St Mary Place, Shreveport, LA 71101.
- What is James Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Nichols is (318) 681-4500.
- Does James Nichols accept Medicare?
- James Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — James Nichols's NPI (1578502076) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.