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WILLIAM H NICHOLS JR. DO
NPI 1285656017
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Saint Joseph, MI

Active since July 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1234 NAPIER AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085(269) 985-4632(269) 985-4523 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About William H Nichols Jr. Do NPPES

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

WILLIAM H NICHOLS JR. DO (NPI 1285656017) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5101014729) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285656017
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM H NICHOLS JR.Credential: DO
Location Address1234 NAPIER AVESaint Joseph, MI 49085-2112
Mailing Address1234 Napier AveSaint Joseph, MI 49085-2112 · (269) 985-4632 · Fax (269) 985-4523
Phone(269) 985-4632
Fax(269) 985-4523
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1285656017 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 5101014729
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 5101014729 (MI)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 5101014729 (MI)
1234 NAPIER AVE, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter 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

William H Nichols Jr. Do 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 ID3375546906
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060821000157
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 2

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.

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.
63 services39 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.
17 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · St Joseph, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230021
Location1234 Napier AvenueSt Joseph, MI 49085 · Berrien County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49085 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

HANY S MESIHA MD
Internal Medicine
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 983-8300
CORY MINIER SCHMIDT MD
Pediatrics
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 985-4632
JORDAN ANDERSON
Occupational Therapist
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 983-8332
DR. KAREN J DYER M.D.
Pediatrics
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 985-4632
MR. NATHAN JOHN JORDAN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1234 NAPIER AVE
ST JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 983-8300
DR. JAMES G. SISAMIS MD
Anesthesiology
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 428-0118
DR. DIEGO P BETITA MD
Anesthesiology
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 428-0118
DR. JESSICA LYNN HAMILL SCHINDLER D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1234 NAPIER AVE, LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 982-4941

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 William Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Nichols is 1285656017. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2006.

Where is William Nichols located?

William Nichols practices at 1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085. The listed phone number is (269) 985-4632.

What is William Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is William Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Nichols 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.

What insurance does William Nichols accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Priority Health list William Nichols 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.

Is William Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Nichols is affiliated with Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Nichols was last updated on August 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.