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Physical Therapist in Private Practice

Jacob A. Nichols

Sees patients in Vestavia, AL · Alabama

Summary

Jacob A. Nichols is a physical therapist at 5018 Cahaba River Rd, Vestavia, AL 35243. Phone: (205) 747-2710. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jacob A. Nichols had 39 Original Medicare patients and 1,803 services. NPI 1447978051. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Physical therapist (Medicare lists Physical Therapist in Private Practice)
  • Address: 5018 Cahaba River Rd, Vestavia, AL 35243 · Directions
  • Phone: (205) 747‑2710
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Drayer Physical Therapy-Alabama, LLC
  • School: graduated 2022
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jacob A. Nichols, 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 Jacob A. Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jacob A. Nichols 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 Jacob A. Nichols see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 1,803 services for Jacob A. Nichols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jacob A. Nichols's NPI number?
1447978051. 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 Jacob A. Nichols, 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 patients39
Services billed to Medicare1,803
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)605 services
  2. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)604 services
  3. Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)272 services
  4. Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)216 services
  5. Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)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%
  • Arthritis67%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Depression33%
  • Anxiety33%

Practice locations

Addresses where Jacob A. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Drayer Physical Therapy-Alabama, LLC70 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physical therapists in Vestavia

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

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Other clinicians in Drayer Physical Therapy-Alabama, LLC

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

Clinician information

Graduation year2022
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447978051
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Sources

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