Sandra Nichols, PHD, APRN, PMHNP-BC,
NPI 1770749202 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Virginia Beach, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandra Nichols, PHD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Virginia Beach, VA (NPI 1770749202).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770749202
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHD, APRN, PMHNP-BC,
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0024171054 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
340 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 | 107 | $105 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 54 | $40 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 53 | $59 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 50 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 47 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 30 | 13 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 23 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 20 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 18 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 17 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 12 | — |
| Propranolol Hcl | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$883 across 36 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 (2)
- 1611 E Joy Ln Ste 1Fort Mohave, AZ 86426-8807Phone: (757) 251-0879Fax: (984) 220-9437
- 857 E Park AveTallahassee, FL 32301-2620Phone: (757) 251-0879Fax: (984) 220-9437
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-04
- Last updated
- 2026-01-16
- Certified
- 2026-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandra Nichols's NPI number?
- Sandra Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770749202, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandra Nichols's specialty?
- Sandra Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sandra Nichols located?
- Sandra Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 4360 Shore Dr Ste 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-2994.
- What is Sandra Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandra Nichols is (757) 251-0879.
- Does Sandra Nichols accept Medicare?
- Sandra Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandra Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandra Nichols's NPI (1770749202) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.