Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Nickerson, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1932136041
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
740 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 405360001
(859) 257-4888
Mailing address
138 Leader Ave
Lexington, KY 405083215

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #27572
Medicaid
KY #64275720

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932136041. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
276
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$17,436
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 147 79 $76
95885 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 60 38 $17
95909 Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 25 24 $73
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 23 21 $42
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 21 14 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 158. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$42
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 2 $41.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$42

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
674
Patients
44
Total drug cost
$49,323
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 133 18 $5,312
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 79 0 $410
Gabapentin Generic 77 14 $2,230
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 71 0 $3,829
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 55 12 $1,383
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 53 0 $2,068
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 35 0 $679
Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 30 0 $956
Trazodone Hcl Generic 25 0 $374
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 23 0 $1,029

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert Nickerson's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Nickerson practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Robert Nickerson practice?
Dr. Robert Nickerson practices at 740 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 405360001. Office phone: 8592574888.
What is Dr. Robert Nickerson's NPI?
Dr. Robert Nickerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932136041, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Nickerson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Nickerson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Nickerson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study (HCPCS 95885); Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies (HCPCS 95909). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.