Margaret Nichols, M.D.
NPI 1740398916 · Family Medicine Physician · Macon, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Nichols, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Macon, GA (NPI 1740398916).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740398916
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 042373 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
380 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 276 | $120 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 45 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 33 | $9 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 26 | $21 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$120 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 92 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 288 | 79 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 233 | 64 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 228 | 69 |
| Omeprazole | 200 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 190 | 46 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 181 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$275 across 9 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
- 2006-08-28
- Last updated
- 2013-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Nichols's NPI number?
- Margaret Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740398916, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Nichols's specialty?
- Margaret Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Margaret Nichols located?
- Margaret Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 1062 Forsyth St, Macon, GA 31201-8637.
- What is Margaret Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Nichols is (478) 741-1776.
- Does Margaret Nichols accept Medicare?
- Margaret Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Nichols's NPI (1740398916) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.