Active NPI 1780839605 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Daniel James Nichols , MS, MSM, PA-C

Physician Assistant • Cedar Rapids, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Daniel Nichols, MS, MSM, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2006, Daniel Nichols delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 202 10TH ST SE.

Daniel Nichols is affiliated with Physicians Clinic Of Iowa Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

202 10th St Se

Cedar Rapids, IA 524032414

Telephone 3192473010

Fax 8773038768

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Clark And Associates, Inc. Facility NPI 1730313651

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Cedar Rapids, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs +8.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.9 Yrs

State Avg: 13.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

59 Specialists

Practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA (1543 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nichols (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Cedar Rapids Specialty Average (11.9 Years) 11.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	898	107	$6.00	$0.98
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	816	13	$25.00	$8.81
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	182	113	$538.24	$62.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	72	$268.00	$73.57
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	76	53	$150.00	$36.85
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	58	48	$116.93	$28.88
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	41	33	$121.00	$27.28
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	34	$1602.00	$164.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$379.00	$103.88
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$123.00	$31.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$357.00	$90.87
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	11	11	$141.00	$37.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,392	19	$24.90	$9.43
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	932	102	$6.00	$1.06
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	187	112	$550.09	$61.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	121	93	$266.07	$73.15
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	74	56	$127.41	$31.91
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	63	48	$149.89	$36.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	43	31	$116.26	$26.67
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	42	40	$1598.38	$163.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	37	$165.00	$45.51
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	14	$116.64	$29.39
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	17	$138.50	$37.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$355.21	$92.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$379.00	$104.64
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	16	15	$370.00	$72.25
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	14	13	$35.00	$22.77
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$108.00	$27.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,200	19	$24.00	$10.13
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	792	104	$6.00	$1.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	176	128	$229.00	$74.28
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	175	118	$494.17	$60.58
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	80	58	$143.00	$37.36
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	73	60	$113.58	$30.19
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	37	$107.54	$27.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	40	$336.00	$103.51
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	49	46	$1526.00	$170.08
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	43	17	$123.00	$33.02
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	27	15	$103.00	$27.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	21	$138.00	$46.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$340.00	$92.61
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	15	$106.12	$34.41
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	15	12	$33.00	$21.06
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	15	12	$69.67	$21.40
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	15	12	$352.00	$70.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	646	97	$6.00	$1.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	147	110	$457.00	$61.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	102	$229.00	$75.35
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	68	48	$119.21	$31.46
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	59	43	$136.22	$35.10
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	47	43	$1526.00	$171.80
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	44	34	$105.55	$26.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$336.00	$107.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$340.00	$93.40
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	20	12	$93.80	$25.10
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	14	$91.29	$29.22
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	16	12	$103.00	$27.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$138.00	$46.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	314	50	$6.00	$1.44
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	53	48	$306.64	$59.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	34	$229.00	$60.19
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	25	25	$1526.00	$182.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$336.00	$91.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$340.00	$90.24
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	18	14	$48.56	$11.16
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$731.00	$23.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,488	25	$24.00	$11.30
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	830	129	$6.00	$1.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	175	138	$295.27	$55.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	108	$229.00	$60.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	64	$336.00	$89.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$340.00	$90.35
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	41	32	$43.00	$9.60
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	35	$1526.00	$186.18
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	24	21	$40.58	$9.02
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	23	16	$31.00	$7.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	13	$33.00	$8.10
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	18	15	$37.00	$7.53
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	13	12	$32.00	$9.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,152	18	$24.00	$11.73
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	581	102	$6.00	$1.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	132	108	$292.05	$57.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	94	$229.00	$63.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$336.00	$92.02
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	37	31	$43.00	$9.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$340.00	$93.46
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	26	$1526.00	$192.66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	26	23	$33.00	$8.42
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	20	$44.60	$13.69
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	20	18	$31.00	$7.53
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	16	11	$32.00	$7.81
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$696.00	$23.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	11	$37.00	$8.42
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$722.00	$40.33
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$41.31	$11.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,584	23	$24.00	$12.44
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	536	81	$6.00	$1.81
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	119	101	$321.56	$58.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	81	$229.00	$59.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	82	$336.00	$86.50
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	53	40	$44.89	$9.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$340.00	$87.61
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	27	22	$35.81	$8.51
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	24	$35.23	$10.36
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	23	19	$31.00	$7.11
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	19	$1526.00	$183.91
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	11	$42.06	$8.56
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	14	12	$33.00	$7.40
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	13	$37.00	$7.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-30

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IA 074769

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2255A2300X

State License TN 0000000865

Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians, and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor's degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college. A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees. National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment. Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation. Clinical practice includes emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and health care administration.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IL 085005376

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License TN 2401

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physicians Clinic Of Iowa Pc

202 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524032414

Phone: 3192473010

Physicians Clinic Of Iowa Pc

275 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524032414

Phone: 3192473010

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Nurse Practitioner

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 30, 2025

Registered at 202 10TH ST SE STE 140, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 524032432 (Tel: 3193981545)

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Updated Practice Location April 04, 2025

Registered at 202 10TH ST SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 524032414 (Tel: 3192473010)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 04, 2025

Recorded as DANIEL NICHOLS, MS, MSM, PA-C

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NPI Profile Active February 03, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 03, 2015

Registered at 520 VALLEY VIEW DR, MOLINE, IL 612656194 (Tel: 3097623621)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 03, 2015

Registered at 520 VALLEY VIEW DR, MOLINE, IL 612656194 (Tel: 3097623621)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 03, 2015

Recorded as DANIEL NICHOLS, MS, ATC, CSCS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 03, 2015

Specialist/Technologist (License #0000000865 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 19, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780839605

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 19, 2008

Last Update: April 30, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

202 10th St Se Ste 140

Cedar Rapids, IA 524032432

Phone: 3193981545

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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