Quick answers
- Does Kera S. Nichol accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kera S. Nichol 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 Kera S. Nichol see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Kera S. Nichol. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kera S. Nichol's NPI number?
- 1881827640. 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 Kera S. Nichol, 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 49 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)18 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 pressure66%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kera S. Nichol is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6740 Alexander Bell Dr, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 997‑8444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kera S. Nichol as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Seton Medical Group Inc74 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Seton Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881827640 |
| 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