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JOHN CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS M.D.
NPI 1316992670
Internal Medicine in Gardendale, AL

Active since May 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
2217 DECATUR HWY, SUITE 101, GARDENDALE, AL 35071(205) 418-1200(205) 418-1210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About John Christopher Nichols M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS M.D. (NPI 1316992670) is an individual internal medicine provider in Gardendale, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (12987) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316992670
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN CHRISTOPHER NICHOLSCredential: M.D.
Location Address2217 DECATUR HWY, SUITE 101Gardendale, AL 35071-2301
Mailing Address2217 Decatur Hwy, Suite 101Gardendale, AL 35071-2301 · (205) 418-1200 · Fax (205) 418-1210
Phone(205) 418-1200
Fax(205) 418-1210
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1316992670 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 12987
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2217 DECATUR HWY, Gardendale, AL 35071
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)John Chris Nichols M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

OtherP00255706AL · Railroad Medicare
Other0410585AL · United Healthcare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Christopher Nichols M.d. 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 ID9537186408
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051031000503
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show John Nichols reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vincentian Physician Services LLC
12 mi
Family Medicine
810 SAINT VINCENT'S DRIVE, 3RD FLOOR; PHYSICIAN DEVELOPMENT DEPT
Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 263 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851698310 (205) 930-2346

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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.

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.
598 services238 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
195 services195 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
76 services76 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
74 services55 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
68 services67 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
65 services65 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35071 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
93%122 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%113 patients
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
68%325 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
91%775 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
6%203 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
80%706 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 30% · 210 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 33% · 247 patients
46%200 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
37%207 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%13,477 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
64%608 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%63 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
37%1,328 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
53%1,334 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
41%1,521 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
97%1,328 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
29%1,328 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
Urinary Incontinence: Plan of Care for Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older with a diagnosis of urinary incontinence with a documented plan of care for urinary incontinence at least once within 12 months
81%27 patients
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
32%1,328 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
14 suppliers36 claims78 services$6.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
10 suppliers17 claims21 services$0.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) E0465
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$768.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$18.84 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 16

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

ORTHOSPORTS ASSOCIATES, LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery
2217 DECATUR HWY
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Jefferson County (205) 418-1260
MELISSA MCCULLUM TONER M.D.
Internal Medicine
2217 DECATUR HWY, SUITE 101
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Jefferson County (205) 418-1200
NOLAN LEONARD HUDSON M.D.
Internal Medicine
2217 DECATUR HWY, SUITE 101
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Jefferson County (205) 418-1200
WILLIAM H. HOWELL M.D.
Internal Medicine
2217 DECATUR HWY, SUITE 101
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Jefferson County (205) 418-1200
VINCENTIAN PHYSICIAN SERVICES
Clinic/Center
2217 DECATUR HWY
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Jefferson County (205) 418-1200
SIRISHA CHADA M.D.
Family Medicine
2217 DECATUR HWY
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Jefferson County (205) 418-1200
JEFFREY A. TERRELL P.T.
Physical Therapist
2217 DECATUR HWY, SUITE 123
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Jefferson County (205) 418-1200
MISS AMANDA CATHERINE HENDERSON P.T.
Physical Therapist
2217 DECATUR HWY, SUITE 123
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Jefferson County (205) 418-1200

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 Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Nichols is 1316992670. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006. The provider is also known as John Chris Nichols M.D..

Where is John Nichols located?

John Nichols practices at 2217 Decatur Hwy Suite 101, Gardendale, AL 35071. The listed phone number is (205) 418-1200.

What is John Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is John Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for John Nichols's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Nichols reassigns Medicare benefits to Vincentian Physician Services LLC (Birmingham, AL). The 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 Nichols's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Nichols accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list John 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Nichols was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.