Quick answers
- Does Kristin Nickles accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin Nickles 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 Kristin Nickles see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 365 Original Medicare patients and 1,453 services for Kristin Nickles. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin Nickles's NPI number?
- 1588115828. 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 Kristin Nickles, 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 | 365 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,453 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)494 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)484 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)296 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)117 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)26 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol43%
- Heart failure42%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- COPD37%
Hospitals where Kristin Nickles works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin Nickles 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.
- Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360008
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin Nickles is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1248 Kinneys LnPortsmouth, OH 45662 (740) 356‑7290
- 1248 Kinneys Ln, Suite BPortsmouth, OH 45662 (740) 356‑7290
- 1805 27th StPortsmouth, OH 45662
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin Nickles as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.389 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Portsmouth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portsmouth, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588115828 |
| 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