DR. JAMES J NICHOLSON MD
NPI 1679680029
Anesthesiology in Sheboygan, WI

Active since August 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
2629 N 7TH ST, SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083(920) 451-5000(920) 451-5143 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Nov 22, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. James J Nicholson Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES J NICHOLSON MD (NPI 1679680029) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (34359) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679680029
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES J NICHOLSONCredential: MD
Location Address2629 N 7TH STSheboygan, WI 53083-4998
Mailing Address3301 W Forest Home AveMilwaukee, WI 53215-2843 · (414) 647-6326 · Fax (414) 671-8860
Fax(920) 451-5143
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 22, 2021
NPI 1679680029 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in WI · 34359
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2629 N 7TH ST, Sheboygan, WI 53083

Other Names 1

Doing Business As (3)James Joseph Nicholson

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid31942500WI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James J Nicholson 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 ID5395931919
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101122001035
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520051
Location2323 N Lake DrMilwaukee, WI 53211 · Milwaukee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520136
Location5000 W Chambers StMilwaukee, WI 53210 · Milwaukee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

82.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.88
Promoting Interoperability81
Improvement Activities40
Cost74.38

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.

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
2629 N 7TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2629 N 7TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
2629 N 7TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083
Occupational Therapist
2629 N 7TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083
Occupational Therapist
2629 N 7TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2629 N 7TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083
Physical Therapy Assistant
2629 N 7TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
2629 N 7TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083

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 James Nicholson's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Nicholson is 1679680029. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2006. The provider is also known as James Joseph Nicholson.

Where is James Nicholson located?

James Nicholson practices at 2629 N 7th St, Sheboygan, WI 53083. The listed phone number is (920) 451-5000.

What is James Nicholson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Nicholson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Nicholson 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.

Is James Nicholson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Nicholson is affiliated with Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee and Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Nicholson was last updated on March 7, 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.