Britain Nicholson, MD
NPI 1578563680 · Internal Medicine Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Britain Nicholson, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1578563680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578563680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 46175 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
546 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 149 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 130 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 119 | $139 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 118 | $141 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 17 | $35 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 239 | 83 |
| Lisinopril | 91 | 31 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 87 | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 84 | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 76 | 25 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 74 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2014-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Britain Nicholson's NPI number?
- Britain Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578563680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Britain Nicholson's specialty?
- Britain Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Britain Nicholson located?
- Britain Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 15 Parkman Street, Boston, MA 02114-2621.
- What is Britain Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Britain Nicholson is (617) 724-6610.
- Does Britain Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Britain Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Britain Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Britain Nicholson's NPI (1578563680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.