Quick answers
- Does Kent R. Nilsson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent R. Nilsson 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 Kent R. Nilsson Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,583 Original Medicare patients and 7,049 services for Kent R. Nilsson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kent R. Nilsson Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1619965381. 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 Kent R. Nilsson 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 | 1,583 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,049 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)1,928 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)1,467 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93295)473 services
- Programming of dual lead pacemaker system (93280)272 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)263 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%
- Atrial fibrillation70%
- Heart failure53%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
Hospitals where Kent R. Nilsson Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kent R. Nilsson 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.
- Elbert Memorial HospitalElberton, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 111337
- Piedmont Athens Regional Medical CenterAthens, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110074
- Piedmont Walton HospitalMonroe, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110046
- St Mary's HospitalAthens, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110006
- St Marys Good Samaritan HospitalGreensboro, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111329
Practice locations
Addresses where Kent R. Nilsson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 242 King Ave, Suite 210Athens, GA 30606 (706) 475‑1700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kent R. Nilsson Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Athens Specialty Care LLC116 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Athens Specialty Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619965381 |
| 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