Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Samuel Nickles, M.D.

Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Surgery Physician · North Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1275854457
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2890 Tricom St
North Charleston, SC 294069171
(843) 797-6600
fax (843) 820-1440

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 16, 2015
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #TL32770

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275854457. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,727
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$353,935
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 1,607 800 $3
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,073 635 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 624 387 $120
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg 248 29 $170
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 234 165 $8
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 174 174 $158
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 116 99 $215
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 105 27 $13
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 86 31 $22
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 70 55 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in North Charleston Urology Physician, average services per provider: 285. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,929
Transactions
73
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Axonics, INC. 7 $270.35
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. 14 $229.34
Astellas Pharma US INC 7 $169.38
Abbvie INC. 13 $157.94
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 5 $103.29
Janssen Biotech, INC. 5 $102.34
Urogen Pharma, INC. 3 $98.97
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC 3 $79.60
Pfizer INC. 3 $79.51
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. 1 $71.31
ConvaTec INC. 2 $68.43
Medtronic, INC. 3 $61.06
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $57.53
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, INC. 3 $55.65
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $52.92

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,929

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,448
Patients
979
Total drug cost
$227,952
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 999 323 $20,259
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 196 45 $138,631
Finasteride Generic 154 48 $3,002
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 146 74 $4,582
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 135 102 $544
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 119 101 $443
Bicalutamide Generic 104 32 $2,447
Desmopressin Acetate Generic 104 22 $6,148
Levofloxacin Generic 100 63 $350
Testosterone Cypionate Generic 89 18 $2,120

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Samuel Nickles's medical specialty?
Dr. Samuel Nickles practices Urology Physician in North Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Samuel Nickles practice?
Dr. Samuel Nickles practices at 2890 Tricom St, North Charleston, SC 294069171. Office phone: 8437976600.
What is Dr. Samuel Nickles's NPI?
Dr. Samuel Nickles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275854457, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samuel Nickles accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Samuel Nickles accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Samuel Nickles commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Urinalysis, manual test (HCPCS 81002); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.