Quick answers
- Does Margaret M. Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Margaret M. 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 Margaret M. Nichols see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 73 Original Medicare patients and 400 services for Margaret M. Nichols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Margaret M. Nichols's NPI number?
- 1740398916. 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 Margaret M. 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 patients | 73 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 400 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)276 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)45 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)33 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)26 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%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes37%
- Depression30%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Margaret M. Nichols works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Margaret M. Nichols 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.
- Atrium Health Navicent PeachByron, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111310
- Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110107
- Piedmont Macon Medical CenterMacon, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110164
- Piedmont Macon North HospitalMacon, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110201
Practice locations
Addresses where Margaret M. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1062 Forsyth St, 3eMacon, GA 31201 (478) 741‑1776
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Macon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Macon, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mercer University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740398916 |
| 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