Quick answers
- Does Katherine C. Nickels accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine C. Nickels 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 C. Nickels see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 95 Original Medicare patients and 98 services for Katherine C. Nickels. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine C. Nickels's NPI number?
- 1679545354. 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 C. Nickels, 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 | 95 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 98 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 41-60 minutes (95812)63 services
- Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy (95816)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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Heart failure35%
Hospitals where Katherine C. Nickels works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine C. Nickels 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.
- Mayo Clinic Hospital RochesterRochester, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240010
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine C. Nickels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1025 Marsh StMankato, MN 56001 (507) 625‑4031
- 1216 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902 (507) 255‑5123
- 200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905 (507) 284‑2511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine C. Nickels as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic4,956 clinicians in the group
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region661 clinicians in the group
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc534 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Epileptologistsprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other epileptologists in Mankato
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mankato, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679545354 |
| 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