2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1619082294 PA DPM
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RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM

Podiatrist in GRAPEVINE, Texas. 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
102
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Industry payments
$21.46
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM filed 102 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in GRAPEVINE, Texas.

102
Part D claims, 2023
$21.46
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

102 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

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 RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2006

NPI 1619082294

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

102 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Podiatrist share within Texas

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding PA DPM credentials at 1600 LANCASTER DR, GRAPEVINE, TX, 76051, with a listed phone of (817) 481-4000. NPI 1619082294 was issued on 08/21/2006. 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 102 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

1600 LANCASTER DR
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051

Provider Details

NPI 1619082294
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials PA DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM 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.

RICHARD A NICHOLS DPM P A
GRAPEVINE, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM. To verify RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

102
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
104
Total Day Supply
2,100
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM 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
Terbinafine Hcl
32
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
17
Doxycycline Hyclate
12

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

Podiatrist Overview

How RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM's 102 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM's specialty?
RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in GRAPEVINE, Texas. Credentials: PA DPM.
How much does RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM wrote 102 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM located?
RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM is located at 1600 LANCASTER DR, GRAPEVINE, TX, 76051. Phone: (817) 481-4000.
What is RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM's NPI number?
RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619082294, issued on 08/21/2006.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terbinafine Hcl, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM accept Medicare?
RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 102 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM's credentials?
RICHARD NICHOLS, PA DPM's NPI is 1619082294 with credentials PA DPM. 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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