Samuel Nicholson, M. D.
NPI 1598779316 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Nicholson, M. D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1598779316).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598779316
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TEMP (TX)
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
19 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
152 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 68 | $116 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 63 | $68 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making99282 | 21 | $40 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$116 (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 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | 16 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-28
- Last updated
- 2021-01-07
- Certified
- 2021-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Nicholson's NPI number?
- Samuel Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598779316, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Nicholson's specialty?
- Samuel Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Nicholson located?
- Samuel Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Samuel Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Nicholson is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Samuel Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Samuel Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Nicholson's NPI (1598779316) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.