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Optometry

Hartley E. Nichols, OD

Sees patients in Chelsea, AL · Alabama

Summary

Hartley E. Nichols, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Chelsea, AL. NPI 1144521048. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hartley E. Nichols, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
16Years since medical school (graduated 2010)
University Alabama Birmingham - School Of OptometryMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Hartley E. Nichols see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Chelsea, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Hartley E. Nichols's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Hartley E. Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hartley E. Nichols accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Hartley E. Nichols?
(205) 678-2565, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Hartley E. Nichols's NPI number?
1144521048. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Hartley E. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 300 Foothills PlChelsea, AL 35043
  • 300 Foothills PlaceChelsea, AL 35043 (205) 678‑2565

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Chelsea

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chelsea, AL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry
Graduation year2010
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144521048
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians