Quick answers
- Does Katherine M. Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine M. 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 Katherine M. Nichols see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,931 Original Medicare patients and 2,764 services for Katherine M. Nichols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine M. Nichols's NPI number?
- 1396158143. 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 Katherine M. 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 | 1,931 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,764 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,391 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)407 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)207 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)171 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)170 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 disease57%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Atrial fibrillation43%
Hospitals where Katherine M. Nichols works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine M. 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.
- Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220110
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220071
- Nantucket Cottage HospitalNantucket, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220177
- North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220035
- Wentworth-Douglass HospitalDover, NH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 300018
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine M. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 102 Endicott St, Mgh North Shore MedicalDanvers, MA 01923 (978) 882‑6100
- 115 Mill StBelmont, MA 02478
- 151 Everett AveChelsea, MA 02150 (617) 884‑8300
- 19 Norwood StEverett, MA 02149 (617) 394‑7500
- 25 New Chardon St, 301 Mgh Heart CenterBoston, MA 02114 (617) 726‑1843
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine M. Nichols as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc3,558 clinicians in the group
- Nantucket Cottage Hospital87 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Massachusetts →
Other cardiologists in Danvers
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Danvers, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tufts University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 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) | 1396158143 |
| 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