Francis Nichols, M.D.
NPI 1992775159 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francis Nichols, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1992775159).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992775159
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29279 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2024-04-05
- Certified
- 2024-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francis Nichols's NPI number?
- Francis Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992775159, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francis Nichols's specialty?
- Francis Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francis Nichols located?
- Francis Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Francis Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francis Nichols is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Francis Nichols accept Medicare?
- Francis Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francis Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Francis Nichols's NPI (1992775159) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.