Shannon Nichols, CRNP
NPI 1659950848 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Muscle Shoals, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shannon Nichols, CRNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Muscle Shoals, AL (NPI 1659950848).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659950848
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-156516 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service 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
294 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 115 | $58 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 78 | $84 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 51 | $60 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 26 | $99 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 24 | $137 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $58–$137 (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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 94 | 30 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 67 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 | 12 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 52 | 22 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 52 | 25 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 51 | 13 |
| Memantine Hcl | 49 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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
- 2021-04-05
- Last updated
- 2021-05-14
- Certified
- 2021-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shannon Nichols's NPI number?
- Shannon Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659950848, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shannon Nichols's specialty?
- Shannon Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Shannon Nichols located?
- Shannon Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-2805.
- What is Shannon Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shannon Nichols is (256) 386-1240.
- Does Shannon Nichols accept Medicare?
- Shannon Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shannon Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Shannon Nichols's NPI (1659950848) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.