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Edit this profileWhere to find Nichole S. Atherton, MD
- Visalia location main office
202 W Willow Ave Ste 402, Visalia, CA 93291 - Visalia location
5533 W Hillsdale Ave, Ste C, Visalia, CA 93291
About Dr. Atherton
Nichole S. Atherton, MD practices surgery in Visalia, CA. Nichole is a 2003 graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. Nichole is also listed as specializing in trauma surgery. Medicare claims data shows Nichole provided 59 services to 55 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881875185.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (559) 302-5600
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Practice Locations
202 W WILLOW AVE STE 402
Visalia, CA 93291
5533 W Hillsdale Ave Ste C
Visalia, CA 93291
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
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Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
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Minor surgery
Post-op care
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- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
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- Pilonidal cyst surgery
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Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
59 services · 55 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
19 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
12 | Less often than most peers in 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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Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Other general surgeons in Visalia 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Tufts University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Atherton specialize in?
Dr. Atherton is a general surgeon in Visalia, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
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Where is Dr. Atherton located?
Dr. Atherton is listed at 202 W Willow Ave Ste 402, Visalia, CA 93291. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Atherton's phone number?
The number on file is (559) 302-5600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Atherton?
Dr. Atherton's National Provider Identifier is 1881875185. 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 Dr. Atherton go to medical school?
Dr. Atherton attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Atherton have?
Dr. Atherton has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Atherton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Atherton the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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