Quick answers
- Does James B. Nicholls accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James B. Nicholls 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 James B. Nicholls see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 412 services for James B. Nicholls. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James B. Nicholls's NPI number?
- 1215946942. 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 James B. Nicholls, 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 412 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)247 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)77 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)51 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%
Practice locations
Addresses where James B. Nicholls is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1633 Cottonwood StAbilene, TX 79601 (325) 672‑4372
- 1904 Pine StAbilene, TX 79601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James B. Nicholls as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hendrick Provider Network239 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other physical therapists in Abilene
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Abilene, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hendrick Provider Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215946942 |
| 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