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DR. NICHOLAS JOHN RIVERS MD
NPI 1427638022
Otolaryngology in Huntsville, AL

Active since April 09, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801(205) 561-7024 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Nicholas John Rivers Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS JOHN RIVERS MD (NPI 1427638022) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (45095) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427638022
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS JOHN RIVERSCredential: MD
Location Address1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5Huntsville, AL 35801-5035
Mailing Address1963 Memorial Pkwy Sw Ste 5Huntsville, AL 35801-5035 · (205) 561-7024
Phone(205) 561-7024
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1427638022 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 45095
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Nicholas John Rivers 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 ID5496155434
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260710000849
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 Nicholas Rivers reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

North Alabama Ent Associates
Same address
Otolaryngology
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5 & 9
Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437279601 (256) 536-9300

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 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
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 8

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

FOREST WEIR MD
Otolaryngology (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck)
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
KYRA ELYSE ROBINSON
Physician Assistant
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
KATIE DANIELLE GUNTER MD
Pediatrics
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-2464
EMILY EDDINS PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 513-4319
JOAQUIN DAY II
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-7101
WILLIAM A BARON AU.D
Audiologist
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
REECE STONE WEAVER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
MRS. ALLISON LUKETIC DPT
Physical Therapist
1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 319-6515

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 Nicholas Rivers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Rivers is 1427638022. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2021.

Where is Nicholas Rivers located?

Nicholas Rivers practices at 1963 Memorial Pkwy SW Ste 5, Huntsville, AL 35801. The listed phone number is (205) 561-7024.

What is Nicholas Rivers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Nicholas Rivers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Rivers 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 Nicholas Rivers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Rivers reassigns Medicare benefits to North Alabama Ent Associates (Huntsville, 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 Nicholas Rivers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Rivers accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Oscar Insurance Company list Nicholas Rivers 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 Nicholas Rivers was last updated on June 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.