Joshua Nicholson, PA-C
NPI 1720553522 · Physician Assistant · Portland, OR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Nicholson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Portland, OR (NPI 1720553522).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720553522
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA190184 (OR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
214 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 | 66 | $109 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 38 | $145 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $77 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 27 | $64 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 122 | 40 |
| Ursodiol | 111 | 22 |
| Omeprazole | 106 | 44 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 62 | 18 |
| Spironolactone | 61 | 18 |
| Entecavir | 59 | 17 |
| Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate | 51 | 13 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
- 2018-10-08
- Last updated
- 2024-11-04
- Certified
- 2024-11-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Nicholson's NPI number?
- Joshua Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720553522, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Nicholson's specialty?
- Joshua Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joshua Nicholson located?
- Joshua Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Ne 99th Ave Ste 301, Portland, OR 97220-9442.
- What is Joshua Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Nicholson is (503) 963-2707.
- Does Joshua Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Joshua Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Nicholson's NPI (1720553522) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.