Quick answers
- Does Nicole Fierst accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole Fierst accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicole Fierst see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 825 Original Medicare patients and 18,203 services for Nicole Fierst. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole Fierst's NPI number?
- 1043845316. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nicole Fierst, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 825 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18,203 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)14,600 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)753 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)722 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)523 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose (J7324)347 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Diabetes22%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Nicole Fierst works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole Fierst at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Peterson Regional Medical CenterKerrville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450007
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole Fierst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 695 Hill Country DrKerrville, TX 78028 (830) 890‑5827
- 695 Hill Country Dr, Suite CKerrville, TX 78028 (830) 895‑4466
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole Fierst as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Veurink Orthopedics PA3 clinicians in the group
- Donald Clinton Morris, Jr M D P A2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Kerrville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kerrville, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Veurink Orthopedics PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043845316 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians