Physician Profile
Joseph J. Nichols, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nichols
Joseph J. Nichols, M.D. practices colon & rectal surgery in Atlanta, GA. Joseph is a 1986 graduate of Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 212 Medicare patients across 231 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk.
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Contact Information
- (404) 351-7900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
35 COLLIER RD NW SUITE 475
Atlanta, GA 30309
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
231 services · 212 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
25 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
18 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
63 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
54 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
32 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Other colorectal surgeons in Atlanta 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 7
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph J. Nichols?
Joseph J. Nichols is a colorectal surgeon in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
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What is Joseph J. Nichols's address?
Joseph J. Nichols is listed at 35 Collier Rd Nw Suite 475, Atlanta, GA 30309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Joseph J. Nichols?
The number on file is (404) 351-7900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Joseph J. Nichols's NPI number?
Joseph J. Nichols's National Provider Identifier is 1053409094. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Joseph J. Nichols train?
Joseph J. Nichols attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph J. Nichols been practicing?
Joseph J. Nichols has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph J. Nichols perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph J. Nichols performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery, removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Joseph J. Nichols confirmed this information?
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