Quick answers
- Does Kathleen A. Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen 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 Kathleen A. Nichols see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 700 services for Kathleen A. Nichols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen A. Nichols's NPI number?
- 1245241215. 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 Kathleen 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 700 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)144 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)93 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)77 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)76 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)73 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%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis45%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Diabetes22%
- Osteoporosis21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen A. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13055 W McDowell Rd, Suite E106Avondale, AZ 85392 (623) 975‑8400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen A. Nichols as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Versatile Medicine PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Avondale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Avondale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Versatile Medicine PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245241215 |
| 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