Quick answers
- Does Ana C. Nicholls accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ana C. Nicholls 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 Ana C. Nicholls see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 215 Original Medicare patients and 1,718 services for Ana C. Nicholls. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ana C. Nicholls's NPI number?
- 1902130081. 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 Ana C. Nicholls, 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 | 215 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,718 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)500 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)340 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)116 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)112 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)67 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Ana C. Nicholls works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ana C. Nicholls 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.
- Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340041
Practice locations
Addresses where Ana C. Nicholls is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2165 Medical Park DrHickory, NC 28602 (828) 324‑2800
- 232 Sharon Ave NWLenoir, NC 28645 (828) 758‑7091
- 503 E Parker RdMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 437‑6500
- 799 Doctors CtRoxboro, NC 27573 (336) 599‑4079
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ana C. Nicholls as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergeortho PA731 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergeortho PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902130081 |
| 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