Quick answers
- Does Nicole R. Brinkley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole R. Brinkley 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 R. Brinkley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 559 Original Medicare patients and 585 services for Nicole R. Brinkley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole R. Brinkley's NPI number?
- 1801254149. 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 R. Brinkley, 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 | 559 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 585 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)447 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)50 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)28 services
- Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)19 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)17%
Hospitals where Nicole R. Brinkley works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole R. Brinkley 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.
- Sentara Careplex HospitalHampton, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490093
- Sentara Obici HospitalSuffolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490044
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole R. Brinkley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11803 Jefferson Ave, Suite 230Newport News, VA 23606 (757) 534‑7701
- 217 Bulifants Blvd, Suite BWilliamsburg, VA 23188 (757) 534‑7701
- 2800 Godwin BlvdSuffolk, VA 23434 (757) 934‑4000
- 844 Battlefield Blvd NChesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 312‑6800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole R. Brinkley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SMG Anesthesia Specialists LLC514 clinicians in the group
- Northstar Anesthesia of Virginia, LLC406 clinicians in the group
- Capital Digestive Care LLC241 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Virginia →
Other nurse anesthetists in Newport News
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newport News, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SMG Anesthesia Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801254149 |
| 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