Dr. Nils Nickel, MD
Pulmonary Disease
12+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
4 locations
El Paso Children's Hospital
4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, Texas, 79905
(915) 521-7148
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, Texas, 79905
(915) 215-5200
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, Texas, 79905
(915) 215-5300
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, Texas, 79905
(915) 215-5666
About Dr. Nils Nickel
Nils Nickel, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in El Paso, TX.
Specialty Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
16
Years Experience
4
Locations
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Pulmonary DiseaseCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2010
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | A144404 | Emergency Medicine | — |
| Texas | S9043 | Internal Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Nils Nickel
With 12 years of practice, Dr. Nils Nickel is an established pulmonary disease provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Other in 2010. Dr. currently practices across 4 facilities, including El Paso Children's Hospital in El Paso, Texas. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528488731, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Nils Nickel as a lower-volume pulmonary disease provider, treating approximately 87 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 226 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Nils Nickel received $161 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$161
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Pulmonary Disease Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 79905
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Nils Nickel
What does Dr. Nils Nickel specialize in?
Dr. Nils Nickel specializes in Pulmonary Disease. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Emergency Medicine.
Where does Dr. Nils Nickel practice?
Dr. Nils Nickel practices at El Paso Children's Hospital in El Paso, Texas. Dr. is also affiliated with 3 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Dr. Nils Nickel accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Nils Nickel accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 87 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Nils Nickel's NPI number?
Dr. Nils Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528488731. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Nils Nickel been practicing?
Dr. Nils Nickel has approximately 12 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2010.