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Psychiatry

Scott Nichols, MD

Sees patients in Chico, CA · California

Summary

Scott Nichols, MD (Psychiatry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Chico, CA. NPI 1295989572. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Scott Nichols, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PsychiatryPrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
20Years since medical school (graduated 2006)
Stanford University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Northern Valley Indian Health IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Scott Nichols see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chico, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Scott Nichols's specialty?
Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
Does Scott Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Scott Nichols may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is the phone number for Scott Nichols?
(530) 809-3300, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Scott Nichols's NPI number?
1295989572. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Scott Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Scott Nichols as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Northern Valley Indian Health Inc34 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Chico

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chico, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolStanford University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295989572
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians