Quick answers
- Does Nicole Annest accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole Annest 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 Annest see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 140 Original Medicare patients and 354 services for Nicole Annest. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole Annest's NPI number?
- 1205842051. 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 Annest, 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 | 140 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 354 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)144 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)93 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)26 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks (17313)14 services
- Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less (15260)11 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Diabetes19%
- Osteoporosis18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole Annest is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1353 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Suite DTaos, NM 87571 (575) 613‑8090
- 17560 S Golden Rd, Suite 100Golden, CO 80401 (303) 526‑1117
- 2605 Washington StPella, IA 50219 (641) 620‑9119
- 261 Robinson St, Suite C100Basalt, CO 81621 (970) 927‑2800
- 5264 Council St NE, Suite 700Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319) 363‑9936
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole Annest as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Epiphany Dermatology of New Mexico, LLC32 clinicians in the group
- Bella Derma, LLC20 clinicians in the group
- Epiphany Dermatology of Iowa PLC19 clinicians in the group
- Hill Center for Dermatology, PC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in New Mexico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Mexico — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Epiphany Dermatology of New Mexico, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205842051 |
| 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
- 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