Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Nicholson, DO

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Rock Hill, SC

  • NPI 1649273582
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1436 Riverchase Blvd
Rock Hill, SC 297321777
(803) 329-2636
fax (803) 329-2184
Additional location
322 S Main St
Lancaster, SC 297202437
(803) 286-8446

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2026
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #0717
Medicaid
SC #T00380

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649273582. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,103
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$299,021
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 2,348 82 $0
J0885 Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units 1,170 13 $7
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 337 230 $118
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 171 25 $344
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg 124 59 $0
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes 116 61 $10
J3010 Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg 107 69 $1
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99 54 $75
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 86 61 $46
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 73 58 $1,097

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Rock Hill Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 172. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$71
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 3 $70.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$71

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
639
Patients
214
Total drug cost
$43,231
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Torsemide Generic 76 33 $2,859
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 67 27 $562
Allopurinol Generic 63 21 $1,371
Spironolactone Generic 58 21 $856
Carvedilol Generic 47 20 $621
Losartan Potassium Generic 47 18 $803
Prednisone Generic 39 20 $284
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 36 13 $584
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 35 15 $24,604
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 34 13 $8,184

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Nicholson's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Nicholson practices Nephrology Physician in Rock Hill, SC.
Where does Dr. Douglas Nicholson practice?
Dr. Douglas Nicholson practices at 1436 Riverchase Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 297321777. Office phone: 8033292636.
What is Dr. Douglas Nicholson's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649273582, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Nicholson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS J0885); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.