Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edward Nichols, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1558372896
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3801 San Dimas St
Bakersfield, CA 933015731
(661) 323-8477

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 10, 2008
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A44178

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558372896. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,929
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$134,785
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 468 312 $92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 343 270 $129
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 329 59 $1
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 156 106 $15
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 104 104 $133
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 74 19 $1
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 67 64 $58
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 63 54 $93
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 50 50 $19
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 42 39 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 55 peers in Bakersfield Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 228. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
636
Patients
108
Total drug cost
$9,895
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 101 33 $1,661
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 100 24 $1,400
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 55 0 $526
Losartan Potassium Generic 51 20 $940
Gabapentin Generic 44 0 $1,266
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 43 19 $848
Lisinopril Generic 39 12 $321
Furosemide Generic 35 0 $124
Omeprazole Generic 28 0 $414
Carvedilol Generic 27 0 $465

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Edward Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Nichols practices Internal Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Edward Nichols practice?
Dr. Edward Nichols practices at 3801 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 933015731. Office phone: 6613238477.
What is Dr. Edward Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Edward Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558372896, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.