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CHERYL DAVIS NIXON P.A.-C.
NPI 1841402773
Physician Assistant in Atlanta, GA

Active since May 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, ATLANTA, GA 30342(404) 851-6323(404) 303-3747 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Cheryl Davis Nixon P.a.-c. NPPES

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

CHERYL DAVIS NIXON P.A.-C. (NPI 1841402773) is an individual physician assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (005292) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841402773
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCHERYL DAVIS NIXONCredential: P.A.-C.
Location Address1000 JOHNSON FERRY RDAtlanta, GA 30342-1606
Mailing Address5605 Glenridge Dr Ste 325Atlanta, GA 30342-1365 · (678) 553-7783 · Fax (678) 553-7793
Phone(404) 851-6323
Fax(404) 303-3747
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 2019
✔ NPI 1841402773 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 005292
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, Atlanta, GA 30342
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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

Cheryl Davis Nixon P.a.-c. 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 ID941308381
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090805000671
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 7

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.

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083
This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.
175 services49 patients
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 77012
This process involves a radiologist examining CT scan images to accurately guide a needle's placement within the body. This technique is often used for biopsies or treatments, ensuring precision and safety.
143 services133 patients
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 38222
A bone marrow biopsy and aspiration is a procedure where a small amount of bone marrow is removed for testing. It involves inserting a needle into a bone, typically the hip, to collect a sample. It can help diagnose various diseases and monitor treatment effectiveness.
142 services132 patients
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555
This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.
116 services86 patients
Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance 62328
A lower back spinal tap, guided by imaging, is a procedure to collect spinal fluid for testing. A needle is carefully inserted into the lower back to draw out fluid. This can help diagnose various conditions. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
34 services33 patients
Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection 77003
Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection is a procedure where a special X-ray technology, called fluoroscopy, is used to help accurately place the needle for an injection in the spine or back muscles. This ensures precise delivery of medication to the targeted area.
22 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northside Hospital Forsyth

Acute Care Hospitals · Cumming, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110005
Location1200 Northside Forsyth DriveCumming, GA 30041 · Forsyth County
Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110161
Location1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30342 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

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.

87.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques
Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…
100%50 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.

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.

SHELLEY S STATON PAAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (770) 645-9181
TYREL FOSTER MD
Nuclear Medicine
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-6323
KEVIN DAVIS
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-8000
NICK TAHER M.D.
Hospitalist
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-8000
NORTHSIDE RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 662-2438
TAYEB AHMAD RAHIM
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (678) 553-7784
KATHRYN LYNN DEAN NP
Nurse Practitioner
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-6500
VICKI DO
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (770) 530-6646

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 Cheryl Nixon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheryl Nixon is 1841402773. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2007.

Where is Cheryl Nixon located?

Cheryl Nixon practices at 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342. The listed phone number is (404) 851-6323.

What is Cheryl Nixon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Cheryl Nixon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cheryl Nixon 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 Cheryl Nixon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cheryl Nixon is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth and Northside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cheryl Nixon was last updated on May 6, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.