Quick answers
- Does Nicole C. Payne accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole C. Payne 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 C. Payne see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 121 Original Medicare patients and 155 services for Nicole C. Payne. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole C. Payne's NPI number?
- 1780018036. 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 C. Payne, 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 | 121 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 155 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)111 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Depression21%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole C. Payne is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4601 Carothers Pkwy, Suite 215Franklin, TN 37067 (615) 340‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole C. Payne as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee PC23 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Franklin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Franklin, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780018036 |
| 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
- 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