John Nicholson, MD
NPI 1699872101 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · East Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Nicholson, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in East Syracuse, NY (NPI 1699872101).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699872101
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 133705 (NY)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
334 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 72 | $88 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 53 | $111 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 53 | $175 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 35 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 93 | 89 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 73 | 71 |
| Mesalamine | 43 | — |
| Metronidazole | 43 | 42 |
| Dextrose 5 %-0.45 % Sod Chlordbrand: Dextrose 5%-0.45% Nacl | 38 | — |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 36 | 35 |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropinebrand: Diphenoxylate-Atropine | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$420 across 11 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-19
- Last updated
- 2023-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Nicholson's NPI number?
- John Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699872101, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Nicholson's specialty?
- John Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Nicholson located?
- John Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is Glacier Creek Office Park- Bldg II, East Syracuse, NY 13057-9510.
- What is John Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Nicholson is (315) 458-2211.
- Does John Nicholson accept Medicare?
- John Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — John Nicholson's NPI (1699872101) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.