Provider Profile
Karen L. Nichols, NP
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Karen Nichols
Karen L. Nichols, NP is a nurse practitioner based in Downers Grove, IL. Karen is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — family. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 456 services to 193 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, advance care planning, first 30 minutes, and nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154458941.
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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
- (630) 829-1084
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1441 BRANDING AVE STE 310
Downers Grove, IL 60515
1324 N Sheridan Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
456 services · 193 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
249 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
100 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99316 |
62 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
45 | As often as other peers in 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Downers Grove 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Karen L. Nichols's specialty?
Karen L. Nichols is a nurse practitioner in Downers Grove, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Karen L. Nichols?
Karen L. Nichols is listed at 1441 Branding Ave Ste 310, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Karen L. Nichols?
The number on file is (630) 829-1084. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen L. Nichols?
Karen L. Nichols's National Provider Identifier is 1154458941. 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 Karen L. Nichols's education?
Karen L. Nichols attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen L. Nichols have?
Karen L. Nichols has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Karen L. Nichols known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen L. Nichols the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karen L. Nichols's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen L. Nichols. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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