Douglas Kelley Nicholson, DO - Medicare Nephrology in Rock Hill, SC

Douglas Kelley Nicholson, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology Associates Pa, Nephrology Associates Pa and his current practice location is 1436 Riverchase Blvd, Rock Hill, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 329-2636.

Douglas Kelley Nicholson is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 0717) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1649273582.

Contact Information

Douglas Kelley Nicholson, DO
1436 Riverchase Blvd,
Rock Hill, SC 29732-1777
(803) 329-2636
(803) 329-2184

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDouglas Kelley Nicholson
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience26 Years
Location1436 Riverchase Blvd, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Douglas Kelley Nicholson graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649273582
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234239393
  • Enrollment ID: I20100503000666

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Douglas Kelley Nicholson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649273582NPI-NPPES
T00380MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 0717 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bma Of Chester IncChester, SCDialysis facility
Fmc Of Fort MillFort mill, SCDialysis facility
Piedmont Medical CenterRock hill, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Associates Pa953712840012
Nephrology Associates Pa953712840012

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Douglas Kelley Nicholson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNephrology Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588613756
PECOS PAC ID: 9537128400
Enrollment ID: O20041006000872

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Douglas Kelley Nicholson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Douglas Kelley Nicholson, DO
1436 Riverchase Blvd,
Rock Hill, SC 29732-1777

Ph: (803) 329-2636
Douglas Kelley Nicholson, DO
1436 Riverchase Blvd,
Rock Hill, SC 29732-1777

Ph: (803) 329-2636

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