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CHRISTOPHER W NICKUM P.A.
NPI 1942260302
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Atlanta, GA

Active since March 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
1365A CLIFTON RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30322(404) 778-3481(404) 778-5585 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Christopher W Nickum P.a. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER W NICKUM P.A. (NPI 1942260302) is an individual surgical provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (005050) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942260302
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER W NICKUMCredential: P.A.
Location Address1365A CLIFTON RD NEAtlanta, GA 30322-1013
Mailing Address10620 Tuxford DrAlpharetta, GA 30022-7067 · (678) 393-1509
Phone(404) 778-3481
Fax(404) 778-5585
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1942260302 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AS0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 005050✔ Licensed in FL · PA3218
1365A CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINS64372FL
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedE1306X

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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

Christopher W Nickum P.a. 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 ID3971668690
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090212000620
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 4

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
31 services30 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
22 services22 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
15 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Roswell, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110198
Location3000 Hospital BoulevardRoswell, GA 30076 · Fulton 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.

92.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.38
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

JOHN SWEENEY MD
Surgery
1365A CLIFTON RD NE, SUITE 3300
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Dekalb County (404) 778-3712
LOIS WILDER PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1365A CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Dekalb County (404) 778-3956
DR. GEORGE ALLEN MAYHALL MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1365A CLIFTON RD NE, SUITE AT-627
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Dekalb County (404) 778-3800
DR. DELIANE BELONI-BUSSEY AU.D.
Audiologist
1365A CLIFTON RD NE, SUITE 2300
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Dekalb County (404) 778-3387
JOHN DELGAUDIO M.D.
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngic Allergy)
1365A CLIFTON RD NE, DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Dekalb County (404) 778-8331
DR. NORMAN WENDELL TODD JR. M.D., M.P.H.
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
1365A CLIFTON RD NE, EMORY UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Dekalb County (404) 727-1368
DR. TAREK MOHAMED KANDEEL M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1365A CLIFTON RD NE, CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Dekalb County (404) 287-4346
WILLIAM GRIST
Otolaryngology
1365A CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Dekalb County (404) 778-3381

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 Christopher Nickum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Nickum is 1942260302. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2006.

Where is Christopher Nickum located?

Christopher Nickum practices at 1365A Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (404) 778-3481.

What is Christopher Nickum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Is Christopher Nickum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Nickum 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 Christopher Nickum accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Christopher Nickum 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 Christopher Nickum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Nickum is affiliated with Wellstar North Fulton Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Nickum was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.