Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lois Nichols, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Springfield, MA

  • NPI 1811914666
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Birnie Ave, Suite 201
Springfield, MA 011071107
(413) 785-4666
fax (413) 846-4756

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 29, 2024
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #226441
Medicaid
MA #2113619

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811914666. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
933
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$79,313
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 119 75 $91
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 111 93 $41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 84 62 $33
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 78 76 $51
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 74 43 $29
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 60 36 $30
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 58 41 $34
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 42 38 $36
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 37 37 $31
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 37 36 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
69
Patients
22
Total drug cost
$270
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 69 22 $270

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lois Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Lois Nichols practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Springfield, MA.
Where does Dr. Lois Nichols practice?
Dr. Lois Nichols practices at 300 Birnie Ave, Springfield, MA 011071107. Office phone: 4137854666.
What is Dr. Lois Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Lois Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811914666, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lois Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lois Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lois Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.