Quick answers
- Does Paula M. Nixon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula M. Nixon 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 Paula M. Nixon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 122 Original Medicare patients and 166 services for Paula M. Nixon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula M. Nixon's NPI number?
- 1871122598. 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 Paula M. Nixon, 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 | 122 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 166 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)40 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)24 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)23 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)16 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)14 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression31%
- Anxiety31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula M. Nixon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Atkinson DrLudington, MI 49431 (231) 843‑2591
- 100 Michigan Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 391‑1680
- 18101 Oakwood BlvdDearborn, MI 48124 (313) 593‑7125
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula M. Nixon as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ecs Western Michigan PC201 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Professionals of Michigan PC52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Ludington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ludington, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ecs Western Michigan PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871122598 |
| 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