Phillip Nichols, MD
NPI 1639115496 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Phillip Nichols, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1639115496).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639115496
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37082 (TN)
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
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
261 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 55 | $80 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 26 | $29 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 23 | $15 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 22 | $24 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 139 | 32 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 106 | 36 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 58 | 16 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 43 | — |
| Azithromycin | 41 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 39 | 20 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$260 across 11 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
Additional practice locations (6)
- 8045 Roane Medical Center Dr Ste 240Harriman, TN 37748-8333Phone: (865) 316-2876Fax: (865) 374-2079
- 9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923-4325Phone: (865) 373-1974Fax: (865) 373-1059
- 10904 Kingston Pike Ste 103Knoxville, TN 37934-2953Phone: (865) 588-8831Fax: (868) 588-8841
- 501 20th St Ste 303Knoxville, TN 37916-1899Phone: (865) 331-1375Fax: (865) 331-1714
- 550 Fort Loudoun Medical Center DrLenoir City, TN 37772-5673Phone: (865) 271-6000Fax: (865) 271-6245
- 944 Oak Ridge TpkeOak Ridge, TN 37830-6917Phone: (865) 835-3810Fax: (865) 835-3811
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2025-09-29
- Certified
- 2025-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Phillip Nichols's NPI number?
- Phillip Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639115496, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Phillip Nichols's specialty?
- Phillip Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Phillip Nichols located?
- Phillip Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 6473 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-4832.
- What is Phillip Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Phillip Nichols is (865) 588-8831.
- Does Phillip Nichols accept Medicare?
- Phillip Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Phillip Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Phillip Nichols's NPI (1639115496) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.