Joseph Nicholas, PA
NPI 1801106349 · Physician Assistant · Bossier City, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Nicholas, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Bossier City, LA (NPI 1801106349).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801106349
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA200400 (LA)
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
15 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
822 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 329 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 175 | $30 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 153 | $57 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 86 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 42 | $26 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 22 | $88 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 193 | 70 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 140 | 80 |
| Methylprednisolone | 95 | 93 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 55 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 19 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 18 | 18 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 across 3 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
- 2010-10-18
- Last updated
- 2010-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Nicholas's NPI number?
- Joseph Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801106349, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Nicholas's specialty?
- Joseph Nicholas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Nicholas located?
- Joseph Nicholas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2449 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111-2399.
- What is Joseph Nicholas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Nicholas is (318) 425-8701.
- Does Joseph Nicholas accept Medicare?
- Joseph Nicholas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Nicholas's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Nicholas's NPI (1801106349) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.