Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas, MD

  • Springfield, IL
  • Pediatric cardiology physician
NPI1023090875PAC ID3678516507
Part D claims, 2024
13
Publications
9
MIPS score, 2024
75
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$522
Practice address
800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702
Practice phone
Call (217) 492-9651
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

HSHS St Johns Hospital

Springfield, Illinois

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Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas is a pediatric cardiology physician in Springfield, Illinois

Dr. Nicolas practices at HSHS St Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Dr. Nicolas' NPI, 1023090875, was assigned on November 17, 2005. Dr. Nicolas graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Nicolas holds Missouri license 2004001475.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
3678516507
NPI enumeration date
November 17, 2005
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(217) 492-9651
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
54
Medical school graduation
1998

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas practices at HSHS St Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois

Dr. Nicolas' primary practice is HSHS St Johns Hospital, at 800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702 in Sangamon County. The practice phone is (217) 492-9651.

  • HSHS St Johns Hospital
    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702 · Sangamon CountyPhone(217) 492-9651

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 3 medical groups

Dr. Nicolas' primary practice is HSHS St Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Nicolas is also affiliated with St. Louis Children's Hospital. The medical group on file is SIU Medicine. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nicolas to 2 more medical groups, each named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas' practice

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
HSHS St Johns HospitalAvailable with a free account
+1 more site and 2 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas is one of 135 pediatric cardiology physicians in Illinois

Pediatric cardiology is Dr. Nicolas' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080P0202X. Dr. Nicolas is board certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dmand AI has Dr. Nicolas' licenses on file in 2 states: Missouri and Illinois.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatric cardiology, MissouriPrimaryLicense 2004001475 · 2004 to 2026 · taxonomy 2080P0202X
  • Illinois license2005 to 2026

Pediatric cardiology physicians near Dr. Nicolas

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135pediatric cardiology physicians in Illinois
5pediatric cardiology physicians in Springfield

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas' patients have a median age of 14

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Nicolas' median patient age at 14, with 52% women.

Dr. Nicolas' patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 14

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women52%
  • Men48%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Nicolas wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 12 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $4 in total drug cost. In 2018, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 202413
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$4

Dr. Nicolas' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2018 to 2024

  • 2018
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2018: 112024: 129%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 1 in 2018.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas scored 75 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 75 out of 100 for Dr. Nicolas for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Nicolas accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
MIPS final score, 2024
75 of 100

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas has 9 publications on record

Dmand AI links 9 papers to Dr. Nicolas, published from 2006 to 2018. 2015 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Defects, Congenital and Pulmonary Valve. Dr. Nicolas has published most often in Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. Dr. Nicolas' most frequent co-authors are Howaida Galal El-Said, MD, Ralf J. Holzer, MD and Joshua James Murphy, MD.

Papers9
Years published2006 to 2018

Dr. Nicolas' papers by year, 2006 to 2018

Topics Dr. Nicolas writes about most

  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Heart Defects, Congenital
  • Pulmonary Valve
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency

Dr. Nicolas' most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Nicolas

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas received $522 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 7 general payments to Dr. Nicolas from 4 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Abbott Laboratories paid the most, $242.

General payments to Dr. Nicolas by program year, 2016 to 2025

Companies that paid Dr. Nicolas the most, 2016 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Nicolas graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Nicolas is a member of ACC.

  1. Medical schoolAmerican University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
  2. Board certified in pediatric cardiologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  3. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas accepts plans from 11 insurance carriers

Dr. Nicolas is in network with 11 carriers, including Elevance, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Elevance
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Health Alliance
  • Regence Health Plans
  • AR State Medicaid
  • +3 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Nicolas accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare7
  2. PPO7
  3. HMO4
  4. POS4
  5. Medicaid3
  6. EPO1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas' NPI number?

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas' NPI number is 1023090875. It was assigned on November 17, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas?

Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas is a pediatric cardiology physician in Springfield, Illinois. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Cardiology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0202X).

Where does Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas practice?

Dr. Nicolas practices at 800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702. Dr. Nicolas' primary practice is HSHS St Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nicolas to 2 medical groups.

What is Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas' office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Nicolas is (217) 492-9651.

What is Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas' medical license number?

Dr. Nicolas holds Missouri license 2004001475, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Nicolas in Missouri (2004 to 2026) and Illinois (2005 to 2026).

Which hospitals is Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas affiliated with?

Dr. Nicolas is affiliated with St. Louis Children's Hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas part of?

Dr. Nicolas is linked to SIU Medicine. Dmand AI links Dr. Nicolas to 2 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS lists Dr. Nicolas as accepting Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas' MIPS score?

Dr. Nicolas' MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 75 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

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Is Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas board certified?

Yes. Dr. Nicolas is board certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas go to medical school?

Dr. Nicolas graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1998.

What drugs does Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nicolas' most prescribed drugs by claims were Atenolol.

Has Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $522 in general payments to Dr. Nicolas from 4 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Abbott Laboratories.

How long has Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas been practicing?

Dr. Nicolas graduated from medical school in 1998, 28 years ago.

Does Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas do research?

Dmand AI links 9 publications to Dr. Nicolas, published from 2006 to 2018.

Who does Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas publish with?

Dr. Nicolas' most frequent co-authors are Howaida Galal El-Said, MD (2 shared papers), Ralf J. Holzer, MD (2 shared papers) and Joshua James Murphy, MD (2 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Ramzi Toufic Nicolas accept?

Dr. Nicolas is in network with 11 carriers, including Elevance, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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