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DR. ROBERT HIRAM NICHOLS JR. M.D.
NPI 1538384375
Internal Medicine in Tullahoma, TN

Active since April 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
1805 N JACKSON ST, SUITE 100, TULLAHOMA, TN 37388(931) 455-7767 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Robert Hiram Nichols Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT HIRAM NICHOLS JR. M.D. (NPI 1538384375) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tullahoma, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (43111) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unity Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538384375
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT HIRAM NICHOLS JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address1805 N JACKSON ST, SUITE 100Tullahoma, TN 37388-2290
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · Fax (615) 322-5048
Phone(931) 455-7767
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1538384375 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 43111
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.
1805 N JACKSON ST, Tullahoma, TN 37388
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1513456TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State 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

Dr. Robert Hiram Nichols Jr. 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 ID8729137708
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090521000419
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 11

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.
223 services210 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.
99 services85 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.
92 services92 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
70 services31 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
62 services36 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
54 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Unity Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Manchester, TN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440007
Location481 Interstate DriveManchester, TN 37355 · Coffee County
Emergency services

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southern Tennessee Regional Hlth System Winchester

Acute Care Hospitals · Winchester, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440058
Location185 Hospital RoadWinchester, TN 37398 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelbyville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440137
Location2835 Hwy 231 NorthShelbyville, TN 37160 · Bedford County
Emergency services

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tullahoma, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440144
Location1801 N Jackson St Box 460Tullahoma, TN 37388 · Coffee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37388 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 15

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
11 suppliers90 claims202 services$5.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
9 suppliers36 claims38 services$1.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers12 claims12 services$118.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers12 claims12 services$22.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims12 services$22.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers14 claims82 services$3.22 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 18

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

RAGHU P. UPENDER, MD, NEUROHEALTH PC
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
1805 N JACKSON ST, SUITE 7
TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
Coffee County (931) 461-5946
MRS. L MICHELLE LEONE O.T.R.
Occupational Therapist
1805 N JACKSON ST, SUITE2-3
TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
Coffee County (931) 393-7964
JANA HAMILTON RICHARDSON M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1805 N JACKSON ST, SUITE 2-3 JACKSON MEDICAL PLAZA
TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
Coffee County (931) 393-7964
MID SOUTH COMMUNITY PATHOLOGY
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
1805 N JACKSON ST, SUITE 7
TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
Coffee County (931) 461-8871
AMG-SOUTHERN TENNESSEE LLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1805 N JACKSON ST, SUITE B
TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
Coffee County (931) 962-0450
COMMUNITY HOSPICES OF AMERICA - TENNESSEE, LLC
Hospice Care, Community Based
1805 N JACKSON ST, SUITE 11 & 12
TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
Coffee County (931) 455-9118
CONNIE S LEANZA CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1805 N JACKSON ST, SUITE 1
TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
Coffee County (931) 222-4083
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1805 N JACKSON ST
TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
Coffee County (865) 531-5946

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 Robert Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Nichols is 1538384375. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2007.

Where is Robert Nichols located?

Robert Nichols practices at 1805 N Jackson St Suite 100, Tullahoma, TN 37388. The listed phone number is (931) 455-7767.

What is Robert Nichols's specialty?

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

Is Robert Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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 Robert Nichols accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter of Alabama and 4 other insurers list Robert 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 Robert Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Nichols is affiliated with Unity Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Southern Tennessee Regional Hlth System Winchester, Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital and Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Nichols was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.