Nichole Atherton, MD
NPI 1881875185 · Surgery Physician · Visalia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nichole Atherton, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Visalia, CA (NPI 1881875185).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881875185
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A90718 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
59 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 28 | $88 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $145 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 12 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$145 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5533 W Hillsdale AveSte CVisalia, CA 93291-5138Phone: (559) 622-8500Fax: (559) 622-9410
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-15
- Last updated
- 2018-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nichole Atherton's NPI number?
- Nichole Atherton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881875185, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nichole Atherton's specialty?
- Nichole Atherton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nichole Atherton located?
- Nichole Atherton's practice location on file with NPPES is 202 W Willow Ave Ste 402, Visalia, CA 93291.
- What is Nichole Atherton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nichole Atherton is (559) 302-5600.
- Does Nichole Atherton accept Medicare?
- Nichole Atherton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nichole Atherton's NPI active?
- Yes — Nichole Atherton's NPI (1881875185) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.