Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kevin Nickell, MD
Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1053388785
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 99.2 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
7777 Southwest Fwy, # 1032
Houston, TX 770741802
(713) 351-0644
fax (713) 351-0633 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1400
Houston, TX 772511400
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 21, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208800000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #J0783
- Medicaid
- TX #039081701
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053388785. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,449
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$338,054
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 932 | 617 | $2 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 733 | 114 | $64 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 693 | 484 | $125 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 514 | 347 | $89 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 358 | 264 | $8 | |
J9217 |
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 242 | 30 | $169 | |
51798 |
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | 115 | 98 | $11 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 85 | 85 | $112 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 78 | 30 | $50 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 71 | 32 | $79 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 50 peers in Houston Urology Physician, average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,441
Transactions
56
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 6 | $389.81 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 3 | $220.67 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 4 | $170.11 | |
| Coloplast Corp | 1 | $166.19 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. | 12 | $165.21 | |
| Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC | 4 | $122.63 | |
| Procept BioRobotics Corporation | 3 | $113.03 | |
| Myriad Genetic Laboratories, INC. | 5 | $109.55 | |
| Abc Home Medical Supply, INC. | 3 | $85.28 | |
| ConvaTec INC. | 1 | $83.62 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $83.08 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 4 | $82.51 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $82.40 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $73.77 | |
| Immunitybio, INC. | 1 | $64.32 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,195
Patients
1,601
Total drug cost
$270,758
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 1,528 | 507 | $32,856 |
| Finasteride | Generic | 1,094 | 349 | $17,860 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | Generic | 211 | 63 | $16,318 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 209 | 116 | $2,250 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 158 | 110 | $963 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 148 | 113 | $3,033 |
| Gemtesa (Vibegron) | Brand | 147 | 37 | $116,617 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 135 | 81 | $871 |
| Alfuzosin Hcl ER (Alfuzosin Hcl) | Brand | 118 | 35 | $3,407 |
| Testosterone | Generic | 90 | 27 | $18,531 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kevin Nickell's medical specialty?
Dr. Kevin Nickell practices Urology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Kevin Nickell practice?
Dr. Kevin Nickell practices at 7777 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 770741802. Office phone: 7133510644.
What is Dr. Kevin Nickell's NPI?
Dr. Kevin Nickell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053388785, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kevin Nickell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kevin Nickell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kevin Nickell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.