Jacob Nichols, MD
NPI 1831500578 · Infectious Disease Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jacob Nichols, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1831500578).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831500578
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R5299 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
301 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 101 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 69 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 47 | $176 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 27 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $129 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 52 | — |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 47 | 11 |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 18 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 15 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 14 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 14 | — |
| Cefuroxime Axetil |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$535 across 5 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
- 2014-05-15
- Last updated
- 2021-12-02
- Certified
- 2021-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jacob Nichols's NPI number?
- Jacob Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831500578, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jacob Nichols's specialty?
- Jacob Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jacob Nichols located?
- Jacob Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79430.
- What is Jacob Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jacob Nichols is (806) 743-6840.
- Does Jacob Nichols accept Medicare?
- Jacob Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jacob Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Jacob Nichols's NPI (1831500578) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.