Lois Nichols, M.D.
NPI 1811914666 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Springfield, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lois Nichols, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Springfield, MA (NPI 1811914666).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811914666
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 226441 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
430 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 97 | $90 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 57 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 53 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views73552 | 39 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 31 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 27 | $57 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 48 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2024-01-29
- Certified
- 2024-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lois Nichols's NPI number?
- Lois Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811914666, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lois Nichols's specialty?
- Lois Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lois Nichols located?
- Lois Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Birnie Ave, Springfield, MA 01107-1107.
- What is Lois Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lois Nichols is (413) 785-4666.
- Does Lois Nichols accept Medicare?
- Lois Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lois Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Lois Nichols's NPI (1811914666) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.