Christopher Nickison, MD
NPI 1962481465 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lancaster, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Nickison, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lancaster, OH (NPI 1962481465).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962481465
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35070006N (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,151 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 | 350 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 203 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 181 | $122 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 154 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 144 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 118 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 139 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 568 | 150 |
| Omeprazole | 536 | 163 |
| Losartan Potassium | 410 | 119 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 388 | 121 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 292 | 104 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 281 | 85 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$391 across 22 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
- 2006-01-12
- Last updated
- 2012-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Nickison's NPI number?
- Christopher Nickison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962481465, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Nickison's specialty?
- Christopher Nickison is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Nickison located?
- Christopher Nickison's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 N Ewing St, Lancaster, OH 43130-3382.
- What is Christopher Nickison's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Nickison is (740) 681-9447.
- Does Christopher Nickison accept Medicare?
- Christopher Nickison is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Nickison's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Nickison's NPI (1962481465) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.