2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1598241010 MD
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BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD

Hospitalist Physician in MEDFORD, Oregon. 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
471
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888

What the federal data shows

BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD filed 471 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in MEDFORD, Oregon.

471
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

471 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2018

NPI 1598241010

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

471 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Oregon

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2825 E BARNETT RD, MEDFORD, OR, 97504, with a listed phone of (541) 282-6770. NPI 1598241010 was issued on 07/17/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLAS 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 471 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

2825 E BARNETT RD
MEDFORD, OR 97504

Provider Details

NPI 1598241010
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/17/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD 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.

SOUTHERN OREGON HOSPITALISTS PC
MEDFORD, OR

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.

471
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
479
Total Day Supply
10,532
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
19 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
62

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.40
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 47, 75-84: 62, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
26
Cefdinir
23
Furosemide
19
Metoprolol Succinate
19
Potassium Chloride
19
Metoprolol Tartrate
18
Pantoprazole Sodium
16
Prednisone
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
13
Atorvastatin Calcium
12

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD's 471 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD's specialty?
BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in MEDFORD, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD wrote 471 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD located?
BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD is located at 2825 E BARNETT RD, MEDFORD, OR, 97504. Phone: (541) 282-6770.
What is BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD's NPI number?
BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598241010, issued on 07/17/2018.
Does BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Cefdinir, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD accept Medicare?
BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 471 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD's credentials?
BERNARD NICHOLAS, MD's NPI is 1598241010 with credentials MD. 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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