Robert Nichols, MD
NPI 1679634562 · General Practice Physician · Santa Teresa, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Nichols, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Santa Teresa, NM (NPI 1679634562).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679634562
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 94-344 (NM)
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
19 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
1,104 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 251 | $170 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 152 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 112 | $116 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 95 | $6 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 92 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 90 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 197 | 55 |
| Lisinopril | 136 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 98 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 24 |
| Methylprednisolone | 64 | 40 |
| Omeprazole | 59 | 22 |
| Simvastatin | 57 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$159 across 8 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Nichols's NPI number?
- Robert Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679634562, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Nichols's specialty?
- Robert Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Nichols located?
- Robert Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 Country Club Road, Santa Teresa, NM 88008.
- What is Robert Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Nichols is (505) 589-4000.
- Does Robert Nichols accept Medicare?
- Robert Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Nichols's NPI (1679634562) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.