Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Katherine Kern Nichols, M.D.
Pediatrics Physician in Opelika, AL · enumerated 2007.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1316088156
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Katherine Kern Nichols
Credential M.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 2401 Village Professional Pkwy, Opelika, AL, 36801
Phone (334) 749-8121
Fax (334) 749-6166
Enumeration date Feb 12, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Mar 7, 2023
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18435 | Other | AL | ALABAMA MEDICAL LICENSE |
| 18435 | Other | AL | ALABAMA CONTR SUBST CERT |
| 510-27666 | Other | AL | BCBS AL PROV # OPELIKA |
| 515-17926 | Other | AL | BCBS AL PROV # AUBURN |
| 1210140 | Other | AL | UNITED HEALTH PROV # |
| 32572 | Other | - | AMERICAN BOARD PEDIATRICS |
| 153293 | Other | - | AAP ID |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Katherine Nichols?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Katherine Nichols is 1316088156, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Katherine Nichols practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Opelika, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Other providers at this practice address
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