Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Nichols, DPM

Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Clayton, GA

  • NPI 1871560235
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
180 Legacy Point, Suite 102
Clayton, GA 305255354
(706) 886-9441
Mailing address
Po Box 459
Colbert, GA 306280459

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 24, 2022
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213E00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #POD001499 · Illinois #016004441

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871560235. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,596
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$118,618
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 461 248 $84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 235 139 $119
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 213 213 $105
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 186 96 $31
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 172 58 $7
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 61 21 $117
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 53 37 $30
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 51 35 $41
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle 45 24 $54
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 23 22 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Clayton Podiatrist, average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,576
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC 2 $2,285.22
Bone Support INC. 1 $154.86
Paragon 28, INC. 1 $136.36

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,285
Consulting Fee
$1,000
Food and Beverage
$291

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
403
Patients
244
Total drug cost
$8,734
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pregabalin Generic 85 39 $3,669
Ketoconazole Generic 62 41 $2,035
Terbinafine Hcl Generic 48 37 $1,397
Meloxicam Generic 38 25 $107
Naproxen Generic 37 30 $322
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 28 27 $188
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 25 19 $269
Methylprednisolone Generic 23 12 $192
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 21 14 $68
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 13 0 $100

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Donald Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Nichols practices Podiatrist in Clayton, GA.
Where does Dr. Donald Nichols practice?
Dr. Donald Nichols practices at 180 Legacy Point, Suite 102, Clayton, GA 305255354. Office phone: 7068869441.
What is Dr. Donald Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Donald Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871560235, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.