Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Candace Nichols, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1306444617
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8588 Katy Fwy Ste 226A
Houston, TX 770241881
(713) 532-6884

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 8, 2025
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #1016313

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306444617. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
440
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$35,643
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 206 97 $106
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 164 84 $75
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 35 27 $20
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 23 21 $8
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 12 12 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 320 peers in Houston Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$202
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 5 $92.93
Gilead Sciences, INC. 2 $33.07
Amgen INC. 1 $23.82
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $19.76
Pfizer INC. 1 $17.96
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $14.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$202

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,644
Patients
579
Total drug cost
$23,652
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 234 81 $3,390
Lisinopril Generic 161 55 $1,472
Metformin Hcl Generic 148 51 $1,672
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 137 49 $2,126
Omeprazole Generic 136 47 $2,134
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 132 47 $1,463
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 116 40 $547
Carvedilol Generic 95 30 $1,159
Gabapentin Generic 89 37 $2,252
Montelukast Sodium Generic 77 31 $902

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Candace Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Candace Nichols practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Candace Nichols practice?
Dr. Candace Nichols practices at 8588 Katy Fwy Ste 226A, Houston, TX 770241881. Office phone: 7135326884.
What is Dr. Candace Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Candace Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306444617, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Candace Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Candace Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Candace Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (HCPCS 99211). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.