NICHOLAS KEATON
NPI 1245617216
Hospitalist in Huntsville, AL

Q: What is Nicholas Keaton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Keaton is 1245617216. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2015.

Q: What is Nicholas Keaton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Keaton was last updated on June 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 29, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

101 SIVLEY RD SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801(256) 801-6047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2025, Aug 10, 2023, Jun 18, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Nicholas Keaton NPPES

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

NICHOLAS KEATON (NPI 1245617216) is an individual hospitalist provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Mississippi (27440) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Merit Health Biloxi, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245617216

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS KEATON

Location Address101 SIVLEY RD SWHuntsville, AL 35801-4421

Mailing Address101 Sivley Rd SwHuntsville, AL 35801-4421

Phone(256) 801-6047

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateApril 29, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2025

✔ NPI 1245617216 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 27440

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 27440 (MS)

Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 0101261759 (VA)

101 SIVLEY RD SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Keaton 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 ID6204107816

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200904000681, I20251017003544

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

328 services142 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

287 services145 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

137 services133 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

78 services77 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

17 services13 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

16 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Merit Health Biloxi

Acute Care Hospitals · Biloxi, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number250007

Location150 Reynoir StreetBiloxi, MS 39530 · Harrison County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number250019

Location4500 13th StreetGulfport, MS 39502 · Harrison County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35801 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

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.72 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$50.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$12.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers14 claims84 services$1.89 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

5 suppliers44 claims44 services$199.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

LAURA C CAZIER MD

Emergency Medicine

101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 265-9891

DAMON FIERRO MD

Emergency Medicine