Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Timothy Nickolaus, PA

Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Richland, WA

  • NPI 1518250554
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
875 Swift Blvd
Richland, WA 993523592
(509) 946-1654
fax (509) 943-5652
Additional location
1351 Fowler St
Richland, WA 993524714
Mailing address
560 Gage Blvd, Suite 203
Richland, WA 99352

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 22, 2021
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AM0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #PA60217353
Medicaid
WA #1518250554

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518250554. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,346
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$55,778
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 667 105 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 285 223 $78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 168 113 $60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 119 104 $49
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 49 47 $197
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 37 36 $108
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 21 20 $159

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$83
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Joint Restoration Foundation, Inc. 1 $82.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$83

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
192
Patients
129
Total drug cost
$1,601
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 78 54 $804
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 37 29 $290
Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic 23 21 $163
Tramadol Hcl Generic 20 14 $57
Amoxicillin Generic 18 11 $18
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 16 0 $270

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Timothy Nickolaus's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy Nickolaus practices Medical Physician Assistant in Richland, WA.
Where does Dr. Timothy Nickolaus practice?
Dr. Timothy Nickolaus practices at 875 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 993523592. Office phone: 5099461654.
What is Dr. Timothy Nickolaus's NPI?
Dr. Timothy Nickolaus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518250554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy Nickolaus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Nickolaus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy Nickolaus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.