Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Nichols, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Phoenix, AZ
- NPI 1497746630
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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13838 S 46Th Pl, Ste 320
Phoenix, AZ 850447804
(480) 759-5151
fax (480) 940-8649
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 20, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #29489
- Medicaid
- AZ #586018
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497746630. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,874
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$428,850
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,779 | 566 | $125 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 907 | 146 | $61 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 413 | 413 | $127 | |
G0442 |
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 376 | 376 | $18 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 352 | 352 | $18 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 261 | 258 | $81 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 153 | 124 | $89 | |
G0447 |
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes | 79 | 70 | $25 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 73 | 66 | $14 | |
99495 |
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity | 52 | 44 | $200 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 141 peers in Phoenix Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 40× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$206
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $46.27 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $36.29 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $26.96 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $21.52 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $20.40 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $19.33 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $17.84 | |
| Analog Devices INC. | 1 | $17.75 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,875
Patients
962
Total drug cost
$40,102
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 468 | 150 | $4,832 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 263 | 87 | $1,797 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 263 | 79 | $5,027 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 240 | 88 | $1,852 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 228 | 77 | $2,002 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 199 | 74 | $3,709 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 195 | 62 | $3,581 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 186 | 77 | $2,815 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 179 | 57 | $1,802 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | Generic | 142 | 49 | $4,017 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. James Nichols practices Family Medicine Physician in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. James Nichols practice?
Dr. James Nichols practices at 13838 S 46Th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 850447804. Office phone: 4807595151.
What is Dr. James Nichols's NPI?
Dr. James Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497746630, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.