Quick answers
- Does Nathan Furst-Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathan Furst-Nichols 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 Nathan Furst-Nichols see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 180 Original Medicare patients and 272 services for Nathan Furst-Nichols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nathan Furst-Nichols's NPI number?
- 1982090775. 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 Nathan Furst-Nichols, 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 | 180 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 272 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)100 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)65 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)42 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)15 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)13 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety37%
- Depression31%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Nathan Furst-Nichols works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nathan Furst-Nichols 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.
- Barton Memorial HospitalSouth Lake Tahoe, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050352
- Carson Valley HealthGardnerville, NV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 291306
- Eastern New Mexico Medical CenterRoswell, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320006
Practice locations
Addresses where Nathan Furst-Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2170 S AveSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541‑3420
- 4311 E Lohman AveLas Cruces, NM 88011 (575) 556‑7455
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nathan Furst-Nichols as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Las Cruces HB Medical Services LLC157 clinicians in the group
- Tahoe Emergency Physicians Medical Corporation18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in South Lake Tahoe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Lake Tahoe, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Las Cruces HB Medical Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982090775 |
| 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