Quick answers
- Does Nicholas A. Netherland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas A. Netherland 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 Nicholas A. Netherland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 311 Original Medicare patients and 517 services for Nicholas A. Netherland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas A. Netherland's NPI number?
- 1639262231. 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 Nicholas A. Netherland, 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 | 311 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 517 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)83 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)81 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)52 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)41 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)41 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Nicholas A. Netherland works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas A. Netherland 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.
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340014
- Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterThomasville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340085
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas A. Netherland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 112 Kinderton BlvdAdvance, NC 27006 (336) 768‑6211
- 137 Mount Calvary Rd, Suite AThomasville, NC 27360 (336) 768‑6211
- 195 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 200Winston Salem, NC 27103 (336) 768‑6211
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas A. Netherland as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Digestive Health Specialists PA26 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Advance
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Advance, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Digestive Health Specialists PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639262231 |
| 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