2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1962427179 M.D.
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MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.

Specialist in KEALAKEKUA, Hawaii. 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
173
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. filed 173 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in KEALAKEKUA, Hawaii.

173
Part D claims, 2023

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MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

173 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1962427179

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

173 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Specialist share within Hawaii

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Hawaii

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 81-948 WAENA 'OIHANA LOOP, SUITE 120, KEALAKEKUA, HI, 96750, with a listed phone of (808) 322-6692. NPI 1962427179 was issued on 07/12/2006. 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 173 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.0%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

81-948 WAENA 'OIHANA LOOP, SUITE 120
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750

Provider Details

NPI 1962427179
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

173
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
206
Total Day Supply
5,642
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
90 (52.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. 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
Tramadol Hcl
50
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
30
Pregabalin
21
Gabapentin
16

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

Specialist Overview

How MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.'s 173 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Hawaii

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in KEALAKEKUA, Hawaii. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. wrote 173 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. located?
MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. is located at 81-948 WAENA 'OIHANA LOOP, SUITE 120, KEALAKEKUA, HI, 96750. Phone: (808) 322-6692.
What is MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962427179, issued on 07/12/2006.
Does MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. had 90 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.0%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 173 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.'s NPI is 1962427179 with credentials M.D.. 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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