Kevin G Nickell, MD - Medicare Urology in Houston, TX

Kevin G Nickell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Houston, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Houston Metro Urology and his current practice location is 7777 Southwest Fwy, # 1032, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 351-0644.

Kevin G Nickell is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J0783) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1053388785.

Contact Information

Kevin G Nickell, MD
7777 Southwest Fwy, # 1032,
Houston, TX 77074-1802
(713) 351-0644
(713) 351-0633

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKevin G Nickell
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience35 Years
Location7777 Southwest Fwy, Houston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kevin G Nickell attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053388785
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/21/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274508163
  • Enrollment ID: I20061025000723

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kevin G Nickell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053388785NPI-NPPES
039081701MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology J0783 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Houston Methodist Sugarland HospitalSugar land, TXHospital
Memorial Hermann Hospital SystemHouston, TXHospital
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land HospitalSugar land, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Houston Metro Urology397150823525

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kevin G Nickell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHouston Metro Urology
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245281922
PECOS PAC ID: 3971508235
Enrollment ID: O20060920000518

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kevin G Nickell is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kevin G Nickell, MD
Po Box 1400,
Houston, TX 77251-1400

Ph: (713) 351-0644
Kevin G Nickell, MD
7777 Southwest Fwy, # 1032,
Houston, TX 77074-1802

Ph: (713) 351-0644

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