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Orthopedic Surgery

Christopher W. Nicholson, MD

Works at hospitals in Beaufort, SC · Savannah, GA · Vidalia, GA … · South Carolina, Georgia

Summary

Christopher W. Nicholson, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Beaufort, SC, Savannah, GA and Vidalia, GA and other places. NPI 1821071044. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher W. Nicholson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
Ohio State University College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Optim Orthopedics LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Christopher W. Nicholson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher W. Nicholson at 5 hospitals: Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, Candler Hospital, Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center and St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Christopher W. Nicholson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Savannah, GA and Bluffton, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christopher W. Nicholson's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Christopher W. Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher W. Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Christopher W. Nicholson?
(912) 644-5300, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christopher W. Nicholson's NPI number?
1821071044. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Christopher W. Nicholson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher W. Nicholson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher W. Nicholson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher W. Nicholson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Optim Orthopedics LLC107 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Savannah

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Savannah, GA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOhio State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821071044
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians