Morgan Nichols, MD
NPI 1952890196 · Hospitalist Physician · Dubuque, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Morgan Nichols, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Dubuque, IA (NPI 1952890196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952890196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
957 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 | 489 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 194 | $45 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 131 | $159 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 101 | $105 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 42 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$159 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 28 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 26 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 15 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 14 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133 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
- 2018-05-03
- Last updated
- 2021-08-02
- Certified
- 2021-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Morgan Nichols's NPI number?
- Morgan Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952890196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Morgan Nichols's specialty?
- Morgan Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Morgan Nichols located?
- Morgan Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 250 Mercy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001-7320.
- What is Morgan Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Morgan Nichols is (563) 584-3226.
- Does Morgan Nichols accept Medicare?
- Morgan Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Morgan Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Morgan Nichols's NPI (1952890196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.