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CINDY NICHOLS, DMD

Prosthodontics in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. 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
92
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Prosthodontics avg: 85
MIPS score
99.3294/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CINDY NICHOLS, DMD is a Prosthodontics ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 92 claims across 38 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3294/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CINDY NICHOLS, DMD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3294 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 92 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CINDY NICHOLS, DMD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/25/2007

NPI 1326248535

Primary specialty

Prosthodontics

Niche

3,510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

92 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 85

MIPS final score

99.3294/100 16.229400000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Prosthodontics compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Prosthodontics share within South Carolina

1. Prosthodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Prosthodontics share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CINDY NICHOLS, DMD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Prosthodontics national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.3294/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Prosthodontics) — 99.3294/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Prosthodontics) — 99.3294/100 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.

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CINDY NICHOLS, DMD is a Prosthodontics provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD. NPI: 1326248535. 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.

CINDY NICHOLS, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Prosthodontics provider holding DMD credentials at 10 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE A, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 434-6565. NPI 1326248535 was issued on 07/25/2007. 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 92 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $686 in drug spend. 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 99.3294/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.5979), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Prosthodontics is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,510 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 85 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

10 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE A
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1326248535
Specialty Prosthodontics
Credentials DMD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/25/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CINDY NICHOLS, DMD 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.

PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS
COLUMBIA, SC

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.

92
Total Claims
$686
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
94
Total Day Supply
1,332
Generic Drug Cost
$643

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.26
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
56
Triamcinolone Acetonide
11

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

Prosthodontics Overview

How CINDY NICHOLS, DMD fits within the Prosthodontics landscape nationally.

3,510
Prosthodontics Providers in US
51
States with Prosthodontics
85
Avg Claims per Provider

CINDY NICHOLS, DMD's 92 claims are above the specialty average of 85.

Nearby Prosthodontics Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Prosthodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINDY NICHOLS, DMD's specialty?
CINDY NICHOLS, DMD specializes in Prosthodontics and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: DMD.
How much does CINDY NICHOLS, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINDY NICHOLS, DMD wrote 92 Medicare Part D claims totaling $686 in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
What is CINDY NICHOLS, DMD's Medicare quality score?
CINDY NICHOLS, DMD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3294/100 (Quality: 90.5979). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CINDY NICHOLS, DMD located?
CINDY NICHOLS, DMD is located at 10 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE A, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 434-6565.
What is CINDY NICHOLS, DMD's NPI number?
CINDY NICHOLS, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326248535, issued on 07/25/2007.
How many Prosthodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 3,510 Prosthodontics providers across 51 states in the US. The average Prosthodontics provider writes 85 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CINDY NICHOLS, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CINDY NICHOLS, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CINDY NICHOLS, DMD accept Medicare?
CINDY NICHOLS, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 92 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINDY NICHOLS, DMD's credentials?
CINDY NICHOLS, DMD's NPI is 1326248535 with credentials DMD. 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.

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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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