Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bret Nicks, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Winston Salem, NC
- NPI 1831173244
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-2255 - Mailing address
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Po Box 602598, Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC 252602598
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 12, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200400721
- Medicaid
- NC #891365W
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831173244. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
65
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$10,670
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 35 | 35 | $168 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 15 | 15 | $116 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 15 | 15 | $203 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 60 peers in this city , average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bret Nicks's medical specialty?
Dr. Bret Nicks practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Bret Nicks practice?
Dr. Bret Nicks practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001. Office phone: 3367162255.
What is Dr. Bret Nicks's NPI?
Dr. Bret Nicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831173244, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bret Nicks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bret Nicks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bret Nicks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.