2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1366428096 M.D.
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THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.

Urology Physician in LUBBOCK, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 229 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$1.3K
68 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. filed 1,263 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in LUBBOCK, Texas.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$1.3K
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.

THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,263 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. 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 THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2005

NPI 1366428096

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,263 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Urology Physician share within Texas

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3612 23RD STREET, LUBBOCK, TX, 79410, with a listed phone of (806) 793-8787. NPI 1366428096 was issued on 12/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLSON 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 1,263 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 229 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $152K 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

3612 23RD STREET
LUBBOCK, TX 79410

Provider Details

NPI 1366428096
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/15/2005

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 THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.. To verify THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.'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.

1,263
Total Claims
$152K
Total Drug Cost
229
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,499
Total Day Supply
72,883
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
254

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS NICHOLSON, 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
Tamsulosin Hcl
204
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
138
Finasteride
122
Nortriptyline Hcl
94
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
92
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
72
Methenamine Hippurate
45
Cephalexin
40
Desmopressin Acetate
40
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
40

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

Urology Physician Overview

How THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.'s 1,263 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in LUBBOCK, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. wrote 1,263 Medicare Part D claims totaling $152K in drug costs for 229 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. located?
THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. is located at 3612 23RD STREET, LUBBOCK, TX, 79410. Phone: (806) 793-8787.
What is THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366428096, issued on 12/15/2005.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Myrbetriq, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,263 Part D claims and 229 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS NICHOLSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1366428096 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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