2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1669447488 MD
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BRADLEY NICOL, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in FLAGSTAFF, Arizona. 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
89
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BRADLEY NICOL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 89 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
89
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BRADLEY NICOL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRADLEY NICOL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 BRADLEY NICOL, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2006

NPI 1669447488

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

89 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Arizona

1. Neurological Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurological Surgery Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRADLEY NICOL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BRADLEY NICOL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 823 N SAN FRANCISCO ST, FLAGSTAFF, AZ, 86001, with a listed phone of (928) 226-7667. NPI 1669447488 was issued on 02/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICOL 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 89 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

823 N SAN FRANCISCO ST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001

Provider Details

NPI 1669447488
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRADLEY NICOL, 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.

NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
FLAGSTAFF, AZ

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.

89
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
112
Total Day Supply
1,705
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
48 (53.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
29

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

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How BRADLEY NICOL, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

BRADLEY NICOL, MD's 89 claims are below the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRADLEY NICOL, MD's specialty?
BRADLEY NICOL, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in FLAGSTAFF, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRADLEY NICOL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRADLEY NICOL, MD wrote 89 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
What is BRADLEY NICOL, MD's Medicare quality score?
BRADLEY NICOL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRADLEY NICOL, MD located?
BRADLEY NICOL, MD is located at 823 N SAN FRANCISCO ST, FLAGSTAFF, AZ, 86001. Phone: (928) 226-7667.
What is BRADLEY NICOL, MD's NPI number?
BRADLEY NICOL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669447488, issued on 02/23/2006.
Does BRADLEY NICOL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRADLEY NICOL, MD had 48 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.9%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRADLEY NICOL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRADLEY NICOL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRADLEY NICOL, MD accept Medicare?
BRADLEY NICOL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 89 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRADLEY NICOL, MD's credentials?
BRADLEY NICOL, MD's NPI is 1669447488 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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