Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joe Nichols, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Phoenix, AZ

  • NPI 1578536322
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1850 N Central Ave, Suite 1600
Phoenix, AZ 850044527
(602) 262-8900
fax (602) 262-8890

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 11, 2011
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #18058
Medicaid
AZ #297079

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578536322. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
97
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$17,336
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00400 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 38 37 $127
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 23 22 $183
00160 Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses 12 12 $246
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 12 12 $280
00830 Anesthesia for other repair of lower abdomen hernia (1 year or older) 12 12 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 166 peers in Phoenix Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $17.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joe Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Joe Nichols practices Anesthesiology Physician in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. Joe Nichols practice?
Dr. Joe Nichols practices at 1850 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850044527. Office phone: 6022628900.
What is Dr. Joe Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Joe Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578536322, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joe Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joe Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joe Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body (HCPCS 00400); Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (HCPCS 00300); Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses (HCPCS 00160). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.