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Dr. Paul Hooper Nichols, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in Lake Charles, LA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1922074574

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Paul Hooper Nichols

Credential M.D.

Sex Male

Practice address 501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

Phone (337) 433-8400

Fax (337) 433-7350

Enumeration date Feb 24, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Jan 30, 2017

Taxonomy & licenses

207RG0100X Gastroenterology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 05376R (LA) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1310930	Medicaid	LA	-

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2017-01-30.