2026 NPPES data Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1861503088 N.P.
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DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in RICHMOND, California. 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
621
Medicare Part D claims · 230 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. filed 621 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in RICHMOND, California, prescribing 89% generic.

621
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

621 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1861503088

Primary specialty

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,452 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

621 137% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 262

Specialty distribution in California

How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within California

1. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 901 NEVIN AVE, RICHMOND, CA, 94801, with a listed phone of (510) 307-2050. NPI 1861503088 was issued on 08/31/2006. 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 621 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 230 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 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

901 NEVIN AVE
RICHMOND, CA 94801

Provider Details

NPI 1861503088
Specialty Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.. To verify DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 621 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

621
Total Claims
$56K
Total Drug Cost
230
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,482
Total Day Supply
42,464
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$30K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. 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
Estradiol
152
Yuvafem
Estradiol
77
Clobetasol Propionate
64
Estring
Estradiol
45
Triamcinolone Acetonide
26
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
20
Gabapentin
18
Climara
Estradiol
14
Dotti
Estradiol
12
Acyclovir
11

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

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s 621 claims are above the specialty average of 262.

Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

Compare Women's Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s specialty?
DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in RICHMOND, California. Credentials: N.P..
How much does DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. wrote 621 Medicare Part D claims totaling $56K in drug costs for 230 beneficiaries.
Where is DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. located?
DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. is located at 901 NEVIN AVE, RICHMOND, CA, 94801. Phone: (510) 307-2050.
What is DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s NPI number?
DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861503088, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $30K in brand drug costs.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Yuvafem, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. accept Medicare?
DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 621 Part D claims and 230 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s credentials?
DEBORAH NICHOLAS, N.P.'s NPI is 1861503088 with credentials N.P.. 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.

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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