Quick answers
- Does Brice R. Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brice R. Nicholson 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 Brice R. Nicholson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 848 Original Medicare patients and 3,180 services for Brice R. Nicholson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brice R. Nicholson's NPI number?
- 1508837584. 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 Brice R. Nicholson, 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 | 848 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,180 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent 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)452 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)387 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)339 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)333 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)249 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Hospitals where Brice R. Nicholson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brice R. Nicholson 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.
- Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500129
Practice locations
Addresses where Brice R. Nicholson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 34719 6th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003 (206) 212‑2100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brice R. Nicholson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Evergreen Eye Center PLLC33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Federal Way
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Federal Way, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Evergreen Eye Center PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508837584 |
| 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