Zeke Nichols, MD
NPI 1174185060 · Family Medicine Physician · Muscle Shoals, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zeke Nichols, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Muscle Shoals, AL (NPI 1174185060).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174185060
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44385 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
507 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 63 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 55 | $82 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 50 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 49 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 48 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 46 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 164 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 466 | 123 |
| Gabapentin | 387 | 109 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 360 | 118 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 273 | 102 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 241 | 76 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 226 | 69 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$248 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 245 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 110Pelham, AL 35124-2217Phone: (205) 663-6887
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-07-01
- Last updated
- 2026-01-20
- Certified
- 2026-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zeke Nichols's NPI number?
- Zeke Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174185060, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zeke Nichols's specialty?
- Zeke Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zeke Nichols located?
- Zeke Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 14490 County Line Rd, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-4412.
- What is Zeke Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zeke Nichols is (256) 661-2138.
- Does Zeke Nichols accept Medicare?
- Zeke Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zeke Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Zeke Nichols's NPI (1174185060) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.