NICHOLE S. ATHERTON MD – NPI #1881875185
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

NICHOLE ATHERTON is a surgeon located in VISALIA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881875185 to NICHOLE ATHERTON on November 15, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name NICHOLE SUZANNE MEISSNER. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jul 19, 2018. 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 NICHOLE ATHERTON below.

NPI Profile for
NICHOLE S. ATHERTON

NPI Number
1881875185
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
NICHOLE S. ATHERTON
Former Name: NICHOLE SUZANNE MEISSNER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
202 W WILLOW AVE STE 402
VISALIA, CA 93291
Phone: (559) 302-5600 Fax: (559) 302-5940
1 Other location(s):
5533 W Hillsdale Ave
Ste C
Visalia, CA 93291-5138
Phone: (559) 622-8500
Fax: (559) 622-9410
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 CA A90718
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery		 CA A90718

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
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2003
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
NICHOLE ATHERTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
      400 W MINERAL KING AVE
      VISALIA, CA 93291
    • REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF SAN JOSE
      225 N JACKSON AVENUE
      SAN JOSE, CA 95116

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