Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sandra Nichols, PHD, APRN, PMHNP-BC,
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Virginia Beach, VA
- NPI 1770749202
- Accepts Medicare
- 11 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 7 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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4360 Shore Dr Ste 101
Virginia Beach, VA 234552994
(757) 251-0879
fax (984) 220-9437 - Additional location
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1611 E Joy Ln Ste 1
Fort Mohave, AZ 864268807 - Additional location
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857 E Park Ave
Tallahassee, FL 323012620
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 16, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LP0808X — NUCC code
- State licenses (8)
- Virginia #0024171054 · North Carolina #5012159 · Arizona #AP10570 · Florida #ARNP9241995 · Florida #9241995 · Georgia #184239 · Arkansas #A004963 · Tennessee #21255
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770749202. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
284
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$16,533
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 86 | 33 | $41 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 80 | 18 | $59 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 44 | 14 | $89 | |
90833 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | 39 | 17 | $53 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 35 | 21 | $65 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in Virginia Beach Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$883
Transactions
36
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 11 | $306.86 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 4 | $167.80 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 9 | $144.53 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 4 | $100.47 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 2 | $61.87 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $33.78 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $21.39 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $16.54 | |
| Indivior INC. | 1 | $15.91 | |
| Alkermes, INC. | 1 | $13.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
188
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$8,808
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 29 | 11 | $384 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 24 | 0 | $580 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 23 | 0 | $87 |
| Olanzapine Odt (Olanzapine) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $5,778 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 18 | 0 | $154 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 15 | 0 | $275 |
| Divalproex Sodium ER (Divalproex Sodium) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $971 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 12 | 0 | $80 |
| Prazosin Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $370 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $48 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sandra Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Sandra Nichols practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Virginia Beach, VA.
Where does Dr. Sandra Nichols practice?
Dr. Sandra Nichols practices at 4360 Shore Dr Ste 101, Virginia Beach, VA 234552994. Office phone: 7572510879.
What is Dr. Sandra Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Sandra Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770749202, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sandra Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sandra Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sandra Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); 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.