Quick answers
- Does Heidi R. Nichol accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heidi R. Nichol 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 Heidi R. Nichol see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 148 Original Medicare patients and 1,114 services for Heidi R. Nichol. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heidi R. Nichol's NPI number?
- 1538514658. 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 Heidi R. Nichol, 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 | 148 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,114 |
| Different services or procedures | 89 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)146 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)134 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)98 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)81 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)50 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol60%
- Arthritis35%
- Anxiety30%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where Heidi R. Nichol works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heidi R. Nichol 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.
- Buffalo HospitalBuffalo, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240076
- CentraCare Health - MonticelloMonticello, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241362
Practice locations
Addresses where Heidi R. Nichol is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1001 Hart Blvd, Suite 100Monticello, MN 55362 (763) 682‑1313
- 2831 Snelling N AveRoseville, MN 55113 (651) 636‑4525
- 2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407
- 303 Catlin StBuffalo, MN 55313
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heidi R. Nichol as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
- Stellis Health, PA55 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Monticello
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Monticello, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allina Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538514658 |
| 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