Physician Profile
Based in Muscle Shoals, AL, Zeke Nichols, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Zeke graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2019. According to Medicare claims data, Zeke cared for 453 Medicare patients across 641 services. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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14490 COUNTY LINE RD
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
245 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 110
Pelham, AL 35124
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Most searched conditions
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Most searched procedures
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
Diagnostic Tests
Exams & Screenings
Foot and Leg Pain
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
Occupational Health
Office procedures
Pain Management
Preventive Care
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
Sleep Health
Urgent Care Procedures
Wellness & Weight
Women's Health
641 services · 453 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
41 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
89 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
63 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
55 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
49 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
46 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Nichols is a family doctor in Muscle Shoals, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Dr. Nichols is listed at 14490 County Line Rd, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (256) 661-2138. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Nichols's National Provider Identifier is 1174185060. 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
Dr. Nichols attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Nichols has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nichols performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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