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- 2500 82Nd Pl, Urbandale, IA 50322
About Christina Nicholson
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — psychiatric/mental health, Christina M. Nicholson, PMHNP-BC practices in Urbandale, IA. Christina graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2013. Medicare claims data shows Christina provided 258 services to 99 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1528485471 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 412-5122
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2500 82ND PL
Urbandale, IA 50322
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cognitive issues
Mood disorders
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Sleep
Addiction
Addiction & substance use
Anxiety & panic
Attention & learning
Behavioral health
Behavioral issues
Child & adolescent
Cognitive disorders
Crisis & safety
Eating disorders
Medication side effects
Obsessions & compulsions
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
Stress & lifestyle
Trauma & stress
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
Consultations
Crisis care
Evaluations & paperwork
- Child Psychiatric Evaluation
- Disability Mental Health Evaluation
- Gender-Affirming Mental Health Letter
- Psychiatric Clearance for Surgery
- School Accommodation Evaluation
- Treatment-Resistant Depression Evaluation
- Cognitive Assessment
Evaluations & testing
- ADHD Testing and Diagnosis
- Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluation
- FMLA and Mental Health Leave Paperwork
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Second Opinion on Mental Health Diagnosis
- DNA drug response testing
- Psychiatric evaluation
Interventional treatments
Medication management
- Antidepressant Prescription
- Antipsychotic Medication Management
- Anxiety Medication Management
- Benzodiazepine Tapering
- Lithium Monitoring and Blood Level Checks
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Shot
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Management
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Smoking Cessation Medication Visit
- Stimulant Medication Monitoring
- Switching Antidepressants
- Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
- Weight Management for Psychiatric Med Side Effects
- Lab Work for Psychiatric Medications
- Medication management
- Mood Stabilizer Management
- Sleep Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Therapy
- Somatic Calming and Relaxation Training
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- Insomnia Treatment (CBT-I)
- Suicide safety planning
Therapy & counseling
- Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Telehealth
- Telepsychiatry
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
258 services · 99 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
112 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
126 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Urbandale 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christina M. Nicholson's specialty?
Christina M. Nicholson is a nurse practitioner in Urbandale, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Psychiatric/Mental Health”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christina M. Nicholson?
Christina M. Nicholson is listed at 2500 82Nd Pl, Urbandale, IA 50322. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christina M. Nicholson?
The number on file is (515) 412-5122. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christina M. Nicholson?
Christina M. Nicholson's National Provider Identifier is 1528485471. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Christina M. Nicholson's education?
Christina M. Nicholson attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christina M. Nicholson have?
Christina M. Nicholson has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christina M. Nicholson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christina M. Nicholson provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christina M. Nicholson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christina M. Nicholson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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