Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katherine Nichols, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1396158143
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Fruit Street, Yawkey 3B
Boston, MA 021142696
(617) 726-2000
Additional location
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 732-5636

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 15, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Massachusetts #284087 · Illinois #125065094 · New Hampshire #3141

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396158143. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,425
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$144,667
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 1,029 849 $9
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 263 261 $72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 222 206 $135
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 219 93 $84
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 144 142 $8
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 122 107 $16
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 107 106 $134
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 83 40 $126
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 80 70 $185
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 46 46 $184

In context: peer comparison

Among 134 peers in Boston Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,280
Patients
446
Total drug cost
$150,245
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 252 86 $7,273
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 176 66 $3,995
Losartan Potassium Generic 100 33 $1,532
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 97 30 $119,963
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 96 37 $794
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 86 24 $6,154
Carvedilol Generic 85 24 $1,423
Lisinopril Generic 64 26 $729
Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 57 17 $1,973
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 55 21 $198

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Katherine Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Katherine Nichols practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Katherine Nichols practice?
Dr. Katherine Nichols practices at 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 021142696. Office phone: 6177262000.
What is Dr. Katherine Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Katherine Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396158143, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katherine Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Katherine Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.