Monica Nichols, MD
NPI 1851488795 · Psychiatry Physician · Colorado Springs, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Monica Nichols, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Colorado Springs, CO (NPI 1851488795).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851488795
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60767673 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 50 |
| Clozapine | 43 |
| Olanzapine | 42 |
| Topiramate | 39 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 38 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 31 |
| Cariprazine Hclbrand: Vraylar | 28 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 22 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 19 |
| Lorazepam | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 across 6 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)
- 28078 Baxter Rd Ste 230Murrieta, CA 92563-1403Phone: (951) 824-6116Fax: (951) 527-5926
- 115 S Parkside DrColorado Springs, CO 80910-3130Phone: (719) 572-6100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2025-08-21
- Certified
- 2025-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Monica Nichols's NPI number?
- Monica Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851488795, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Monica Nichols's specialty?
- Monica Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Monica Nichols located?
- Monica Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 5353 N Union Blvd Ste 202, Colorado Springs, CO 80918-2069.
- What is Monica Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Monica Nichols is (970) 310-2069.
- Does Monica Nichols accept Medicare?
- Monica Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Monica Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Monica Nichols's NPI (1851488795) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.