2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1568801496 DDS
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STEVE NICHOLS, DDS

Dentist in GILLETTE, Wyoming. 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
94
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: STEVE NICHOLS, DDS is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in GILLETTE, Wyoming with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 94 claims across 44 beneficiaries .

What stands out: STEVE NICHOLS, DDS filed 94 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GILLETTE, Wyoming. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEVE NICHOLS, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/25/2013

NPI 1568801496

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

94 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Wyoming

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Wyoming providers

Wyoming providers

Dentist share within Wyoming

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Wyoming

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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STEVE NICHOLS, DDS is a Dentist provider practicing in GILLETTE, Wyoming, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1568801496. 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.

STEVE NICHOLS, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 4403 RUNNING W DR, GILLETTE, WY, 82718, with a listed phone of (307) 686-1567. NPI 1568801496 was issued on 06/25/2013. 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 94 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $574 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.2%. 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

4403 RUNNING W DR
GILLETTE, WY 82718

Provider Details

NPI 1568801496
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/25/2013

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

94
Total Claims
$574
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
95
Total Day Supply
769
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$574
Opioid Claims
19 (20.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.72
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
27
Clindamycin Hcl
21
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
17

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

Dentist Overview

How STEVE NICHOLS, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVE NICHOLS, DDS's 94 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Wyoming

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVE NICHOLS, DDS's specialty?
STEVE NICHOLS, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in GILLETTE, Wyoming. Credentials: DDS.
How much does STEVE NICHOLS, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVE NICHOLS, DDS wrote 94 Medicare Part D claims totaling $574 in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVE NICHOLS, DDS located?
STEVE NICHOLS, DDS is located at 4403 RUNNING W DR, GILLETTE, WY, 82718. Phone: (307) 686-1567.
What is STEVE NICHOLS, DDS's NPI number?
STEVE NICHOLS, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568801496, issued on 06/25/2013.
Does STEVE NICHOLS, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEVE NICHOLS, DDS had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.2%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVE NICHOLS, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVE NICHOLS, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Clindamycin Hcl, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVE NICHOLS, DDS accept Medicare?
STEVE NICHOLS, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 94 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVE NICHOLS, DDS's credentials?
STEVE NICHOLS, DDS's NPI is 1568801496 with credentials DDS. 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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