Quick answers
- Does Russel J. Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russel J. Nichols 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.
- What is Russel J. Nichols's NPI number?
- 1730187436. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Russel J. Nichols works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russel J. Nichols 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.
- Blue Mountain HospitalJohn Day, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381305
- Good Shepherd Medical CenterHermiston, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381325
- Pioneer Memorial HospitalHeppner, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381310
- St Anthony HospitalPendleton, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381319
Practice locations
Addresses where Russel J. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 130 Thompson StHeppner, OR 97836 (503) 676‑5504
- 170 Ford RdJohn Day, OR 97845 (541) 575‑1311
- 2801 St Anthony WayPendleton, OR 97801 (541) 278‑5121
- 3001 St Anthony WayPendleton, OR 97801 (541) 966‑0535
- 564 Pioneer DrHeppner, OR 97836 (503) 676‑9133
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russel J. Nichols as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blue Mountain Hospital District29 clinicians in the group
- Morrow County Health District16 clinicians in the group
- St Anthony Hospital10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Heppner
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Heppner, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Blue Mountain Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1730187436 |
| 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
- 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