Tonya Smith Nichols, FNP-C
Tonya Smith Nichols is a Nurse Practitioner based in Mount Airy, NC with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tonya Smith Nichols, FNP-C practices as part of a group nurse practitioner practice in Mount Airy, NC. With 11+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Mount Airy area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3883dNPPES updated 2015-10-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.95%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
3.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
236
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,595
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $154k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$29 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Tonya Smith Nichols's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
11 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 751803, Charlotte, NC 28275-1803
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Tonya Smith Nichols
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tonya Smith Nichols for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Mount Airy required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tonya Smith Nichols
Dr. Nichols is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mount Airy, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 719-6100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tonya Smith Nichols
Practice Location
865 W Lake Dr, Mount Airy, NC 27030-2157
Mailing Address
Po Box 751803, Charlotte, NC 28275-1803
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