Nicholas Gaghen, AGACNP-BC
NPI 1861105561 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Gaghen, AGACNP-BC is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1861105561).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861105561
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGACNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-170996 (AL)
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
3 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
719 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 383 | $97 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 296 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 11 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$139 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 236 | 57 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 220 | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 | 52 |
| Carvedilol | 130 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 103 | 49 |
| Losartan Potassium | 101 | 43 |
| Potassium Chloride | 90 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,063 across 54 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
- 2022-12-28
- Last updated
- 2022-12-28
- Certified
- 2022-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Gaghen's NPI number?
- Nicholas Gaghen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861105561, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Gaghen's specialty?
- Nicholas Gaghen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Gaghen located?
- Nicholas Gaghen's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 300, Birmingham, AL 35235-3412.
- What is Nicholas Gaghen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Gaghen is (205) 856-2284.
- Does Nicholas Gaghen accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Gaghen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Gaghen's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Gaghen's NPI (1861105561) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.