Donald Nichols, DPM
NPI 1871560235 · Podiatrist · Clayton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Nichols, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Clayton, GA (NPI 1871560235).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871560235
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- POD001499 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,183 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 | 435 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 234 | $119 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 172 | $30 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 170 | $104 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 40 | $112 |
| Injection Into Tendon at Attachment to Bone Or Muscle20551 | 32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 117 | 36 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 52 | 39 |
| Ketoconazole | 48 | 22 |
| Meloxicam | 45 | 25 |
| Naproxen | 44 | 41 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,576 across 4 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
- 2006-03-03
- Last updated
- 2022-05-24
- Certified
- 2022-05-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Nichols's NPI number?
- Donald Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871560235, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Nichols's specialty?
- Donald Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Donald Nichols located?
- Donald Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 180 Legacy Point, Suite 102, Clayton, GA 30525-5354.
- What is Donald Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Nichols is (706) 886-9441.
- Does Donald Nichols accept Medicare?
- Donald Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Nichols's NPI (1871560235) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.