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Hematology/Oncology

John R. Nicholson Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Huntsville, AL · Scottsboro, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. John R. Nicholson Iii, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 1 Hospital Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. Phone: (256) 327-5905. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, John R. Nicholson Iii had 920 Original Medicare patients and 132,782 services. NPI 1548550833. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John R. Nicholson Iii, 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 John R. Nicholson Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John R. Nicholson Iii 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 John R. Nicholson Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 920 Original Medicare patients and 132,782 services for John R. Nicholson Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is John R. Nicholson Iii's NPI number?
1548550833. 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 John R. Nicholson Iii, 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 patients920
Services billed to Medicare132,782
Different services or procedures199
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (J0881)9,500 services
  2. Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)9,000 services
  3. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)8,820 services
  4. Injection, aprepitant, 1 mg (J0185)4,810 services
  5. Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg (J9267)4,694 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%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)47%
  • Ischemic heart disease40%
  • Diabetes38%

Hospitals where John R. Nicholson Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John R. Nicholson Iii 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.

  • Crestwood Medical CenterHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010131
  • Highlands Medical CenterScottsboro, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010061
  • Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039

Practice locations

Addresses where John R. Nicholson Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Oncology Specialties, P.C.109 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in Huntsville

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

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Other clinicians in Oncology Specialties, P.C.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548550833
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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