Paul Nicholson, M.D.
NPI 1962934109 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Nicholson, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1962934109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962934109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
388 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 158 | $116 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 107 | $165 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 89 | $68 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making99282 | 34 | $40 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$165 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 39 | 39 |
| Prednisone | 38 | 38 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 27 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 20 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 17 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 410 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210-1240Phone: (614) 293-3989
- 6001 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213-1502Phone: (614) 234-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-28
- Last updated
- 2023-06-08
- Certified
- 2023-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Nicholson's NPI number?
- Paul Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962934109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Nicholson's specialty?
- Paul Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Nicholson located?
- Paul Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2701.
- What is Paul Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Nicholson is (859) 258-4000.
- Does Paul Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Paul Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Nicholson's NPI (1962934109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.