Quick answers
- Does Robert H. Nichols Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert 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 Robert H. Nichols Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 352 Original Medicare patients and 8,553 services for Robert H. Nichols Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert H. Nichols Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1538384375. 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 Robert 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 patients | 352 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,553 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,040 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)223 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)99 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)92 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)70 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%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Robert H. Nichols Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert 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.
- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System WinchestWinchester, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440058
- Unity Medical CenterManchester, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440007
- Vanderbilt Bedford HospitalShelbyville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440137
- Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton HospitalTullahoma, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440144
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440039
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert H. Nichols Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1805 N Jackson StTullahoma, TN 37388 (931) 461‑4521
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert H. Nichols Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vanderbilt Integrated Providers LLC85 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Tullahoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tullahoma, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vanderbilt Integrated Providers LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538384375 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians