Stephen Nicholas, M.D.
NPI 1780643742 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bradenton, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Nicholas, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bradenton, FL (NPI 1780643742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780643742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME140408 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 126 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 473 | 165 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 314 | 120 |
| Metformin Hcl | 275 | 102 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 268 | 80 |
| Losartan Potassium | 257 | 87 |
| Lisinopril | 255 | 87 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2006-03-20
- Last updated
- 2021-02-11
- Certified
- 2021-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Nicholas's NPI number?
- Stephen Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780643742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Nicholas's specialty?
- Stephen Nicholas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Nicholas located?
- Stephen Nicholas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1505 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203-4249.
- What is Stephen Nicholas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Nicholas is (941) 357-7950.
- Does Stephen Nicholas accept Medicare?
- Stephen Nicholas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Nicholas's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Nicholas's NPI (1780643742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.