Quick answers
- Does Dawn W. Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dawn W. 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 Dawn W. Nichols see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 949 Original Medicare patients and 1,829 services for Dawn W. Nichols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dawn W. Nichols's NPI number?
- 1831159912. 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 Dawn W. 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 | 949 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,829 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,419 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)137 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)133 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)68 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)59 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dawn W. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 139 Fox RdKnoxville, TN 37922
- 1511 Gunbarrel Rd, Suite 101Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 521‑1100
- 2358 Lifestyle Way, Suite 212Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 521‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dawn W. Nichols as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center PC29 clinicians in the group
- Dermatopathology Partners PC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831159912 |
| 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
- 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