Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Nicholas, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Desoto, TX

  • NPI 1245226950
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1013 Hickory Bend Dr
Desoto, TX 751153846
(972) 224-9090
Mailing address
Po Box 2619
Desoto, TX 751232619

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 20, 2024
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #H1995

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245226950. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,006
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$67,645
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 403 215 $123
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 354 188 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 132 94 $84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 47 43 $50
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 22 12 $16
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 20 20 $14
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 14 14 $35
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 14 14 $30

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$217
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $160.74
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC 1 $21.85
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $18.12
Amgen Inc. 1 $16.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$217

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,470
Patients
867
Total drug cost
$31,673
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 243 88 $1,618
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 237 91 $2,852
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 215 77 $2,941
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 198 72 $3,222
Simvastatin Generic 187 61 $1,683
Losartan Potassium Generic 168 51 $1,935
Lisinopril Generic 167 55 $1,874
Montelukast Sodium Generic 164 50 $2,000
Metformin Hcl Generic 145 50 $1,313
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 140 56 $2,612

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Donald Nicholas's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Nicholas practices Internal Medicine Physician in Desoto, TX.
Where does Dr. Donald Nicholas practice?
Dr. Donald Nicholas practices at 1013 Hickory Bend Dr, Desoto, TX 751153846. Office phone: 9722249090.
What is Dr. Donald Nicholas's NPI?
Dr. Donald Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245226950, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Nicholas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Nicholas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Nicholas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.