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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

William F. Nicholson, MD

Works at hospitals in Fremont, CA · California

Summary

Dr. William F. Nicholson, MD is a cardiologist at 2000 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538. Phone: (510) 797-1111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William F. Nicholson had 863 Original Medicare patients and 1,459 services. NPI 1144381278. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 2000 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (510) 797‑1111
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Washington Hospital
  • Group practice: Washington Township Hospital District
  • Medical school: University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine · graduated 1981 (45 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William F. Nicholson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does William F. Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William F. Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does William F. Nicholson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 863 Original Medicare patients and 1,459 services for William F. Nicholson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William F. Nicholson's NPI number?
1144381278. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for William F. Nicholson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients863
Services billed to Medicare1,459
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)780 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)497 services
  3. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)67 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)37 services
  5. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)22 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes53%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Chronic kidney disease49%
  • Ischemic heart disease47%

Hospitals where William F. Nicholson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William F. Nicholson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Washington HospitalFremont, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050195

Practice locations

Addresses where William F. Nicholson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William F. Nicholson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Washington Township Hospital District28 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →

Other cardiologists in Fremont

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fremont, CA — not a recommendation.

All cardiologists in Fremont →

Other clinicians in Washington Township Hospital District

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144381278
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians