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JOHN ALEXANDER NICHOLSON M.D.
NPI 1801823745
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Georgetown, SC

Active since June 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
606 BLACK RIVER RD STE 101, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440(843) 545-5927(843) 520-4780 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2025, Apr 2, 2025, Feb 26, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About John Alexander Nicholson M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN ALEXANDER NICHOLSON M.D. (NPI 1801823745) is an individual pain medicine provider in Georgetown, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (SC 15656) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801823745
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2081P2900X
Provider Legal NameJOHN ALEXANDER NICHOLSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address606 BLACK RIVER RD STE 101Georgetown, SC 29440-3304
Mailing AddressPo Box 421718Georgetown, SC 29442-4203 · (843) 527-7000
Phone(843) 545-5927
Fax(843) 520-4780
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1801823745 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2081P2900X
License✔ Licensed in SC · SC 15656
Definition
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X · License SC 15656 (SC)
606 BLACK RIVER RD STE 101, Georgetown, SC 29440
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid156565SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, CareSource, First Choice Next 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

John Alexander Nicholson 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 ID4385539022
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040513000649, I20220421001351
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.

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420020
Location606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718Georgetown, SC 29440 · Georgetown County
Emergency services

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420098
Location4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. OLGA MALLETT CHRISMAN D.O.
Anesthesiology
606 BLACK RIVER RD STE 101
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Georgetown County (843) 545-5927

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 Nicholson's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Nicholson is 1801823745. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2006.

Where is John Nicholson located?

John Nicholson practices at 606 Black River Rd Ste 101, Georgetown, SC 29440. The listed phone number is (843) 545-5927.

What is John Nicholson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081P2900X.

Is John Nicholson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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.

What insurance does John Nicholson accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, CareSource, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list John Nicholson 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 John Nicholson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Nicholson is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Nicholson was last updated on October 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.