2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1811334303 M.D.
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TY NICHOLS, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in RIFLE, Colorado. 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
54
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
87.9632/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

TY NICHOLS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.9632/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 54 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.9632/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
54
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

TY NICHOLS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TY NICHOLS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

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

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2013

NPI 1811334303

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

54 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

87.9632/100 4.863200000000006% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Colorado

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TY NICHOLS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.9632/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 87.9632/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 87.9632/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

TY NICHOLS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 501 AIRPORT RD, RIFLE, CO, 81650, with a listed phone of (970) 625-1510. NPI 1811334303 was issued on 05/24/2013. 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 54 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $625 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.9632/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.4312), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

501 AIRPORT RD
RIFLE, CO 81650

Provider Details

NPI 1811334303
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

87.9632
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.4312
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TY NICHOLS, M.D. 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.

GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL DISTRICT
RIFLE, CO
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 061317

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

54
Total Claims
$625
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
55
Total Day Supply
456
Generic Drug Cost
$394
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How TY NICHOLS, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

TY NICHOLS, M.D.'s 54 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TY NICHOLS, M.D.'s specialty?
TY NICHOLS, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in RIFLE, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TY NICHOLS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TY NICHOLS, M.D. wrote 54 Medicare Part D claims totaling $625 in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
What is TY NICHOLS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TY NICHOLS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9632/100 (Quality: 72.4312). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TY NICHOLS, M.D. located?
TY NICHOLS, M.D. is located at 501 AIRPORT RD, RIFLE, CO, 81650. Phone: (970) 625-1510.
What is TY NICHOLS, M.D.'s NPI number?
TY NICHOLS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811334303, issued on 05/24/2013.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does TY NICHOLS, M.D. accept Medicare?
TY NICHOLS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 54 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TY NICHOLS, M.D.'s credentials?
TY NICHOLS, M.D.'s NPI is 1811334303 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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