Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katherine Nickels, M.D.

Epilepsy Physician (CMS: Epileptologists) · Neurology Physician · Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1679545354
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 17, 2024
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084E0001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #45807

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679545354. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
35
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$11,089
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95812 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 41-60 minutes 35 35 $317

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Rochester Epilepsy Physician, average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$9,362
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 15 $9,162.18
Ucb, INC. 1 $199.67

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$8,046
Travel and Lodging
$742
Food and Beverage
$573

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Katherine Nickels's medical specialty?
Dr. Katherine Nickels practices Epilepsy Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Katherine Nickels practice?
Dr. Katherine Nickels practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Katherine Nickels's NPI?
Dr. Katherine Nickels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679545354, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katherine Nickels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Nickels accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Katherine Nickels commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) (HCPCS 95812). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.