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Critical Care (Intensivists)

William H. Nichols Jr., DO

Works at hospitals in St Joseph, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. William H. Nichols Jr., DO is a critical care doctor at 1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085. Phone: (269) 983-8300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William H. Nichols Jr. had 62 Original Medicare patients and 121 services. NPI 1285656017. 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: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 · Directions
  • Phone: (269) 983‑8300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph
  • Group practice: Lakeland Medical Practices
  • Medical school: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William H. Nichols Jr., 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 H. Nichols Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William H. Nichols Jr. 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 H. Nichols Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 121 services for William H. Nichols Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William H. Nichols Jr.'s NPI number?
1285656017. 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 H. Nichols Jr., 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 patients62
Services billed to Medicare121
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)63 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)17 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease61%
  • Heart failure60%
  • Anxiety53%
  • Chronic kidney disease52%

Hospitals where William H. Nichols Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William H. Nichols Jr. 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.

  • Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt Joseph, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230021

Practice locations

Addresses where William H. Nichols Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Lakeland Medical Practices281 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Michigan

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lakeland Medical Practices

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285656017
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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