Quick answers
- Does Donald E. Nichols Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald E. Nichols Iii 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 Donald E. Nichols Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 362 Original Medicare patients and 1,503 services for Donald E. Nichols Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald E. Nichols Iii's NPI number?
- 1871560235. 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 Donald E. Nichols Iii, 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 | 362 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,503 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)435 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)234 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)172 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)170 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)144 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Donald E. Nichols Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald E. Nichols Iii 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.
- Mountain Lakes Medical CenterClayton, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111336
- St Mary's HospitalAthens, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110006
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald E. Nichols Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11 Charlie Morris RdColbert, GA 30628 (706) 788‑2127
- 711 Rose LnToccoa, GA 30577 (706) 886‑9441
- 811 Hwy 441 NClayton, GA 30525
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald E. Nichols Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medlink Georgia Inc91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medlink Georgia Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871560235 |
| 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