LOUISE R. NICHOLS M.D. – NPI #1548432966
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

LOUISE NICHOLS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WILMINGTON, DE. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548432966 to LOUISE NICHOLS on March 26, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name LOUISE REID BOYCE. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XP3100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Jan 05, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LOUISE NICHOLS below.

NPI Profile for
LOUISE R. NICHOLS

NPI Number
1548432966
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LOUISE R. NICHOLS
Former Name: LOUISE REID BOYCE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1600 ROCKLAND RD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3607
Phone: (410) 651-4000 Fax:
Mailing address
P.O. BOX 191
PROVIDER ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT
ROCKLAND, DE 19732-0191
Phone: (407) 650-7129 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XP3100X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
DE C7-0004639
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery
NY 3902000000X

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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