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- 124A South University Blvd., Mobile, AL 36608
About Dr. Nipper
John M. Nipper, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Mobile, AL specializing in nephrology. John trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Medicare claims data shows John provided 7,434 services to 800 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. This provider record is associated with NPI 1083690465.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (251) 343-5004
- Email not available
Practice Locations
124A SOUTH UNIVERSITY BLVD.
Mobile, AL 36608
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,434 services · 800 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
64 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
15 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
102 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 99153 |
49 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
40 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg | Drug given | J2250 |
205 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
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 kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Mobile 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 6
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is John M. Nipper's specialty?
John M. Nipper is a kidney specialist in Mobile, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find John M. Nipper?
John M. Nipper is listed at 124A South University Blvd., Mobile, AL 36608. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact John M. Nipper?
The number on file is (251) 343-5004. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John M. Nipper?
John M. Nipper's National Provider Identifier is 1083690465. 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
What is John M. Nipper's education?
John M. Nipper attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John M. Nipper have?
John M. Nipper has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is John M. Nipper known for?
According to Medicare billing data, John M. Nipper performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion and insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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