Quick answers
- Does Patricia H. Nicholas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patricia H. Nicholas 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 Patricia H. Nicholas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 598 Original Medicare patients and 5,102 services for Patricia H. Nicholas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patricia H. Nicholas's NPI number?
- 1174587075. 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 Patricia H. Nicholas, 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 | 598 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,102 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,330 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)1,304 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)589 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)301 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)257 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes43%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Patricia H. Nicholas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patricia H. Nicholas 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.
- Lee Memorial HospitalFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100012
Practice locations
Addresses where Patricia H. Nicholas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12670 Creekside Ln, Suite 202Fort Myers, FL 33919 (239) 482‑2663
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patricia H. Nicholas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopedic Center of Florida, Inc48 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Fort Myers
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Myers, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopedic Center of Florida, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | New York College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174587075 |
| 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