Quick answers
- Does Katrina S. Nickels accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katrina S. Nickels 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 Katrina S. Nickels see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 42 Original Medicare patients and 1,283 services for Katrina S. Nickels. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katrina S. Nickels's NPI number?
- 1336197078. 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 Katrina S. Nickels, 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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,283 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
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%
- Anxiety69%
- High cholesterol64%
- Depression60%
- Arthritis50%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)43%
Hospitals where Katrina S. Nickels works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katrina S. Nickels 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.
- University of Kentucky HospitalLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180067
Practice locations
Addresses where Katrina S. Nickels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536 (859) 323‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katrina S. Nickels as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc967 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospice/Palliative Careprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other palliative care doctors in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336197078 |
| 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