WILLIAM F. NICHOLSON M.D. – NPI #1144381278
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

WILLIAM NICHOLSON is a physician located in FREMONT, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144381278 to WILLIAM NICHOLSON on December 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Jul 07, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WILLIAM NICHOLSON below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM F. NICHOLSON

NPI Number
1144381278
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM F. NICHOLSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2557 MOWRY AVE STE 33
FREMONT, CA 94538-1614
Phone: (510) 745-8100 Fax: (510) 797-4983
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for WILLIAM NICHOLSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00G479031
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 CA G47903
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA G47903

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1981
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WILLIAM NICHOLSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
      2000 MOWRY AVE
      FREMONT, CA 94538

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