Quick answers
- Does Nicole Sears accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole Sears 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 Nicole Sears see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 136 Original Medicare patients and 277 services for Nicole Sears. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole Sears's NPI number?
- 1538314240. 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 Nicole Sears, 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 | 136 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 277 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)80 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)30 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)21 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)17 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)12 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol58%
- Arthritis47%
- Depression26%
- Anxiety21%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Hospitals where Nicole Sears works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole Sears 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.
- Nebraska Orthopaedic HospitalOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280129
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole Sears is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1260 Valley View DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503 (402) 609‑3000
- 17701 Manderson St, Orthowest Maple St ClinicOmaha, NE 68116 (402) 609‑3000
- 2725 S 144th StOmaha, NE 68144 (402) 609‑3000
- 3415 S 205th St, Orthonebraska ClinicsOmaha, NE 68022 (402) 609‑3000
- 3415 S 205th St Rm, B100 Nebraska Orthopaedic HospitalElkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 609‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole Sears as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthowest, LLC110 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Council Bluffs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Council Bluffs, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthowest, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538314240 |
| 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