2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1154439586 D.O.
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BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
228
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394
What the federal data reveals: BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 228 claims across 166 beneficiaries .

What stands out: BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. filed 228 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ATLANTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/27/2006

NPI 1154439586

Primary specialty

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

3,616 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

228 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 394

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

1. Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1154439586. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1968 PEACHTREE RD. NORTHEAST, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, with a listed phone of (404) 605-3297. NPI 1154439586 was issued on 08/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 228 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 394 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1968 PEACHTREE RD. NORTHEAST
ATLANTA, GA 30309

Provider Details

NPI 1154439586
Specialty Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
MODESTO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

228
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
236
Total Day Supply
2,203
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
14 (6.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 75, 75-84: 51, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
27
Prednisone
27
Doxycycline Monohydrate
20
Cephalexin
16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider

BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O.'s 228 claims are below the specialty average of 394.

Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NICHOLS.

Compare Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O.'s specialty?
BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: D.O..
How much does BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. wrote 228 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
Where is BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. located?
BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. is located at 1968 PEACHTREE RD. NORTHEAST, ATLANTA, GA, 30309. Phone: (404) 605-3297.
What is BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O.'s NPI number?
BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154439586, issued on 08/27/2006.
Does BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,616 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 394 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Prednisone, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. accept Medicare?
BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 228 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O.'s credentials?
BARBARA NICHOLS, D.O.'s NPI is 1154439586 with credentials D.O.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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