NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician NPI 1952401242 MD
Verify on CMS → Michael Nichols, MD
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician in Portland, Oregon.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 575 in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
What the federal data shows
Michael Nichols, MD is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician in Portland, Oregon, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #339
- Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician rank among Oregon specialties
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michael Nichols, MD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1952401242), first enumerated 09/25/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1952401242 · Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1952401242
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 575
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 6 in Oregon
- PHOTO-ENUM Judith Woll · 2006
◑
Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Nichols, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Michael Nichols, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1952401242 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/25/2006 |
More Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician in OR →
All providers in Oregon →
Compare specialties →
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician Overview
How Michael Nichols, MD fits within the Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
575
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician Providers in US
47
States with Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician
282
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Nichols, both outside Oregon so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nichols.
One of 6 Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Oregon, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Douglas Blackall
MD
Portland, OR
Dr. Lynn Boshkov
MD
Portland, OR
Dr. Robert Christian
MD
Portland, OR
Dr. Mary Jo Drew
M.D.
Portland, OR
Dr. Kent Spackman
M.D.
Portland, OR
Compare Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Nichols, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Nichols, MD specializes in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician and practices in Portland, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
Where is Michael Nichols, MD located? ▼
Michael Nichols, MD is located at 3710 SW US VETERANS HOSPITAL RD, Portland, OR, 97239. Phone: (503) 220-8262.
What is Michael Nichols, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Nichols, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952401242, issued on 09/25/2006.
How many Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 575 Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician provider writes 282 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Michael Nichols, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Nichols, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Nichols, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Nichols, MD's NPI is 1952401242 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.