Quick answers
- Does Paula A. Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula A. Nichols 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 Paula A. Nichols see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 453 Original Medicare patients and 715 services for Paula A. Nichols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula A. Nichols's NPI number?
- 1225449945. 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 Paula A. Nichols, 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 | 453 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 715 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| 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)288 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)195 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)138 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)86 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%
- Ischemic heart disease69%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes45%
- Atrial fibrillation45%
Hospitals where Paula A. Nichols works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paula A. Nichols 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.
- Houston Methodist Cypress HospitalCypress, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670342
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450844
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula A. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 16605 Southwest FwySugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 275‑0800
- 16605 Southwest Fwy 400 Mob3, Methodist Family Medicine GroupSugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 275‑0800
- 16605 SW Fwy 410, Methodist Diag Card of HoustonSugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 274‑0148
- 18220 State Hwy 249Houston, TX 77070
- 6445 Main St, Suite 2500Houston, TX 77030 (713) 441‑3150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula A. Nichols as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- TMH Physician Associates PLLC1,690 clinicians in the group
- Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians1,528 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Sugar Land
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sugar Land, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in TMH Physician Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225449945 |
| 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