Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nils Nickel
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Emergency Medicine Physician · El Paso, TX
- NPI 1528488731
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
4801 Alberta Ave
El Paso, TX 799052707
(915) 215-5200
fax (915) 215-8640 - Additional location
-
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2958 - Mailing address
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5130 Gateway Blvd E # 51015
El Paso, TX 799051608
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 9, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #S9043 · California #A144404
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528488731. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
150
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$26,582
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 113 | 43 | $205 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 24 | 18 | $76 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 13 | 12 | $125 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in El Paso Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$300
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 3 | $256.49 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 1 | $27.93 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 1 | $15.25 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
267
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,807,481
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptravi (Selexipag) | Brand | 49 | 0 | $725,540 |
| Adempas (Riociguat) | Brand | 47 | 0 | $655,556 |
| Ambrisentan | Generic | 38 | 0 | $143,216 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Generic | 24 | 0 | $4,405 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 19 | 0 | $152 |
| Opsumit (Macitentan) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $232,567 |
| Tadalafil | Generic | 18 | 0 | $25,595 |
| Advair Diskus (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $6,802 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 14 | 0 | $19 |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $4,421 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nils Nickel's medical specialty?
Dr. Nils Nickel practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in El Paso, TX.
Where does Dr. Nils Nickel practice?
Dr. Nils Nickel practices at 4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX 799052707. Office phone: 9152155200.
What is Dr. Nils Nickel's NPI?
Dr. Nils Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528488731, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nils Nickel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nils Nickel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nils Nickel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.