Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russel Nichols, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Family Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Heppner, OR

  • NPI 1730187436
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
130 Thompson Avenue
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-5504
fax (541) 676-8247
Mailing address
Po Box 9, 564 E Pioneer Dr
Heppner, OR 97836

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 6, 2024
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Oregon #MD22062 · Washington #MD00039026
Medicaid
OR #287633

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730187436. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $24.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,371
Patients
355
Total drug cost
$92,066
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 194 52 $2,871
Omeprazole Generic 132 32 $2,033
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 128 33 $2,502
Lisinopril Generic 127 34 $1,331
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 112 33 $1,303
Gabapentin Generic 99 26 $2,385
Losartan Potassium Generic 99 27 $1,612
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 90 27 $2,126
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 68 14 $69,359
Metformin Hcl Generic 67 18 $725

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Russel Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Russel Nichols practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Heppner, OR.
Where does Dr. Russel Nichols practice?
Dr. Russel Nichols practices at 130 Thompson Avenue, Heppner, OR 97836. Office phone: 5416765504.
What is Dr. Russel Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Russel Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730187436, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russel Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russel Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.