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JOHN CAPEHART NICHOLLS MD
NPI 1174741920
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Asheville, NC

Active since April 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 398-3601(828) 333-5465 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2024, May 4, 2023, Jan 23, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About John Capehart Nicholls Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOHN CAPEHART NICHOLLS MD (NPI 1174741920) is an individual psychiatry provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2007-00559) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 8 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174741920
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameJOHN CAPEHART NICHOLLSCredential: MD
Location Address125 HENDERSONVILLE RDAsheville, NC 28803-2868
Mailing Address125 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868 · (828) 398-3601 · Fax (828) 333-5465
Phone(828) 398-3601
Fax(828) 333-5465
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateApril 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1174741920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2007-00559
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License 2007-00559 (NC)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803
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Secondary Practice Locations 8

Location 11128 Cane River School RdBurnsville, NC 28714-8106 · Phone (828) 682-4158
Location 2285 Georges Fork RdBurnsville, NC 28714-7827 · Phone (828) 682-2281
Location 386 N Mitchell AveBakersville, NC 28705-6502 · Phone (828) 688-2104
Location 4621 Micaville Loop Ste 600Burnsville, NC 28714-1818 · Phone (828) 675-0001 · Fax (828) 675-5961
Location 5110 Chadwick Square Ct Ste AHendersonville, NC 28739-3238 · Phone (828) 698-8135 · Fax (828) 698-8518
Location 611728 S 226 HwySpruce Pine, NC 28777-8954 · Phone (828) 766-7778
Location 771 Blue Ridge LnBurnsville, NC 28714-7270 · Phone (828) 682-8588
Location 8116 Seven Mile Ridge RdBurnsville, NC 28714-8509 · Phone (828) 675-4116

Other Identifiers 1

Other2007-00559NC · Nc License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Capehart Nicholls Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1355479585
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100510000554
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show John Nicholls reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 215 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295390409 (828) 398-3601
Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc.
4.3 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
60 GERBER RD # 100
Asheville, NC 28803
NPI 1679137558 (828) 233-2225
Mountain Community Health Partnership Incorporated
26 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1128 CANE RIVER SCHOOL RD
Burnsville, NC 28714
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1568914521 (North Carolina)
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265169940 (828) 682-4158

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. EMILY NORTON ROBERTS LMCHCS
Counselor (Mental Health)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
NIEVA PATRICIA ARANA
Social Worker (Clinical)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
SONIA PRADEEP KOUL MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
REBECCA CHRISTINE BELCHER
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
KELLEY JEAN MESSER LCSWA
Counselor (Mental Health)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
MACKENZIE NEIGHBORS CHANDLER DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
ANNA RUTH LOWERY MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
WESLEY CLARKE MCCOY LCMHCA
Counselor (Mental Health)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Nicholls's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Nicholls is 1174741920. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2007.

Where is John Nicholls located?

John Nicholls practices at 125 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 398-3601.

What is John Nicholls's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is John Nicholls enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Nicholls is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Nicholls's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Nicholls reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. (Asheville, NC), Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc. (Asheville, NC) and Mountain Community Health Partnership Incorporated (Burnsville, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Nicholls's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Nicholls accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 3 other insurers list John Nicholls as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Nicholls was last updated on November 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.