Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Zachary Nichols, DO

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Sonora, CA

  • NPI 1538658752
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Greenley RD
Sonora, CA 953705200
(209) 536-5000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2021
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A18909

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538658752. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,727
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$221,447
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 861 361 $118
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 376 348 $115
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 280 264 $172
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 89 39 $211
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 73 55 $78
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 48 48 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Sonora Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 211. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $20.95

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
231
Patients
223
Total drug cost
$4,389
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Azithromycin Generic 37 36 $133
Naloxone Hcl Generic 28 27 $2,365
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 25 23 $101
Methylprednisolone Generic 21 20 $200
Prednisone Generic 20 20 $155
Cefdinir Generic 17 17 $221
Levofloxacin Generic 16 15 $129
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 14 14 $766
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 14 14 $103
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 14 14 $87

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Zachary Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Zachary Nichols practices Internal Medicine Physician in Sonora, CA.
Where does Dr. Zachary Nichols practice?
Dr. Zachary Nichols practices at 1000 Greenley RD, Sonora, CA 953705200. Office phone: 2095365000.
What is Dr. Zachary Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Zachary Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538658752, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zachary Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zachary Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zachary Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.