Physician Profile
Adam F. Nicholson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nicholson
Adam F. Nicholson, MD is a healthcare provider in Grand Forks, ND specializing in urology. Adam trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. Medicare claims data shows Adam provided 1,343 services to 1,138 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, and imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (701) 732-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4440 S WASHINGTON ST - ALTRU PROFESSIONAL CENTER
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
- Kidney cancer
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,343 services · 1,138 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
215 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
81 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
50 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
49 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Simple change of bladder tube | Procedure | 51705 |
47 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
44 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
36 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
28 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
27 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
24 | As often as other peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 7
Providers in ND who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nicholson?
Dr. Nicholson is an urologist in Grand Forks, ND. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nicholson's address?
Dr. Nicholson is listed at 4440 S Washington St - Altru Professional Center, Grand Forks, ND 58201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholson?
The number on file is (701) 732-7000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nicholson?
Dr. Nicholson's National Provider Identifier is 1063619237. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Nicholson train?
Dr. Nicholson attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nicholson have?
Dr. Nicholson has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nicholson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nicholson performs procedures including diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope and biopsy of prostate gland; reads or performs imaging such as imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent and ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nicholson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nicholson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.