Quick answers
- Does Douglas A. Nuckols accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas A. Nuckols 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 Douglas A. Nuckols see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 427 Original Medicare patients and 4,324 services for Douglas A. Nuckols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas A. Nuckols's NPI number?
- 1982696837. 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 Douglas A. Nuckols, 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 | 427 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,324 |
| Different services or procedures | 73 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)2,170 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)480 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)456 services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)410 services
- Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)198 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety31%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Douglas A. Nuckols works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas A. Nuckols 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.
- Community Hospitals and Wellness CentersBryan, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360121
- Lutheran Hospital of IndianaFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150017
- Parkview Dekalb HospitalAuburn, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150045
- Parkview Regional Medical CenterFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150021
- Parkview Whitley HospitalColumbia City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150101
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas A. Nuckols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10021 Dupont Circle CtFort Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 426‑8117
- 140 Fox RdVan Wert, OH 45891 (419) 238‑7700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas A. Nuckols as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ear Nose and Throat Associates PC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Fort Wayne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Wayne, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ear Nose and Throat Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982696837 |
| 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