Joshua Nichols, O.D.
NPI 1962440784 · Optometrist · Somerset, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Nichols, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Somerset, KY (NPI 1962440784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962440784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1552DT (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,555 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,422 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 54 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $82 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 22 | $136 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 18 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $1–$136 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 94 | 27 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 25 | 12 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 20 | 19 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 19 | 17 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 18 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 13 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$386 across 20 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
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2016-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Nichols's NPI number?
- Joshua Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962440784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Nichols's specialty?
- Joshua Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Joshua Nichols located?
- Joshua Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 165 Parker'S Mill Way, Somerset, KY 42503.
- What is Joshua Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Nichols is (606) 677-0377.
- Does Joshua Nichols accept Medicare?
- Joshua Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Nichols's NPI (1962440784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.