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Dr. Lee M. Nicols, MD
NPI1750583415PAC ID7911051370
- Medicare services, 2024
- 671
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 346
- Part D claims, 2024
- 425
- Publications
- 1
- Hospital affiliations
- 3
- Practice address
- 21790 Highway 28, Hazlehurst, MS 39083
- Practice phone
- Call (601) 894-4541
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Lee M. Nicols is a general surgeon in Hazlehurst, Mississippi
Dr. Nicols practices at Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, part of Copiah County.
Dr. Nicols' NPI, 1750583415, was assigned on June 4, 2007. Dr. Nicols graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Nicols holds Mississippi license T-1706.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1750583415NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 7911051370
- NPI enumeration date
- June 4, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (601) 894-4541
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 43
- Medical school graduation
- 2009
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Lee M. Nicols practices at 2 locations in Hazlehurst, Mississippi
Dr. Nicols' primary practice is Copiah County Medical Center, at 21790 Highway 28, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 in Copiah County. The practice phone is (601) 894-4541. Dr. Nicols also practices at Copiah County Medical Center, 27190 Hwy 28, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.
- Copiah County Medical CenterPrimary21790 Highway 28, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 · Copiah CountyPhone(601) 894-4541
- Copiah County Medical Center27190 Hwy 28, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 · Copiah CountyPhone(601) 574-7000
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Lee M. Nicols is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Nicols' primary practice is Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, part of Copiah County. Dr. Nicols is also affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. The medical group on file is Central Surgical Associates of Mississippi. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nicols to 1 more hospital, 2 home health agencies and 1 group practice or clinic, each named with a free account.
Mississippi Baptist Medical CenterCentral Surgical Associates of Mississippi1 hospitalName with a free account2 home health agenciesNames with a free account1 group practice or clinicName with a free account
See all 7 affiliations for Dr. NicolsSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Lee M. Nicols' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Nicols practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Copiah County Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +5 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Lee M. Nicols is one of 223 general surgeons in Mississippi
Surgery is Dr. Nicols' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Nicols is licensed in Mississippi.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, MississippiPrimary
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Lee M. Nicols billed Medicare for 671 services in 2024
CMS data shows 671 Medicare services from Dr. Nicols across 16 procedure codes in 2024, for 346 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $63,548 for them.
Medicare services, 2024671
Medicare patients346
Paid by Medicare$63,548
Procedure codes16
Dr. Nicols' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 4882024: 4851%
- Surgery
- 2023: 772024: 175127%
- Other services
- 2023: 122024: 118%
Where Dr. Nicols' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office29043%
- In a facility38157%
Dr. Nicols compared with the Mississippi median for general surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Nicols
- Mississippi median
- Medicare services
- 671vs 2932.3 times
- Medicare patients
- 346vs 18587% above
- Part D claims
- 282vs 694.1 times
Medians across 207 general surgeons in Mississippi with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Nicols' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Lee M. Nicols treated 346 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 346 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nicols in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 135 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 74% have high cholesterol. 26% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.01, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Nicols' median patient age at 70, with 56% women.
Medicare patients, 2024346
Average age73
Average risk score2.01
Also on Medicaid26%
Dr. Nicols' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Nicols' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women18955%
- Men15745%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Nicols' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes45%
- Mood disorders35%
- Anxiety34%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Depression33%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Nicols' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 70
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women56%
- Men43%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Lee M. Nicols wrote 425 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Nicols wrote 425 Medicare Part D claims for 205 patients. 92% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 282 of them, across 9 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $3,768 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 226 claims across 8 drugs.
Part D claims, 2024425
Drugs named by CMS9
Total drug cost$3,768
Part D patients205
Dr. Nicols' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic390 claims92%
- Brand-name35 claims8%
Dr. Nicols' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Nicols' Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids29%124 of 425 claims
- Antibiotics35%148 of 425 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 2262024: 28225%
Drugs named by CMS: 9 in 2024, 8 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Lee M. Nicols ranks in the 87th percentile for removal of tissue in Medicare
Dr. Nicols accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 125 procedures of removal of tissue by Dr. Nicols, more than 87% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Where Dr. Nicols ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Removal of tissue
- 87th percentile125 procedures
- Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
- 48th percentile18 procedures
- Hernia repair (minimally invasive)
- 85th percentile17 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Removal of nail tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Removal or shaving of skin growth: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Lee M. Nicols has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Nicols. Dr. Nicols' most frequent co-authors are Terry Wesley Pinson, MD and Jon D. Simmons, MD.
Papers1
Dr. Nicols' most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Nicols
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Lee M. Nicols received $17,525 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 324 general payments to Dr. Nicols from 45 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 49% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $10,309.
General payments to Dr. Nicols by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Nicols by kind, 2016 to 2025
$17.5Kin total
- Education$8,59349%
- Food and beverage$8,01146%
- Travel and lodging$9215%
Companies that paid Dr. Nicols the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Lee M. Nicols graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Dr. Nicols graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2009.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Lee M. Nicols's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Lee M. Nicols' NPI number?
Dr. Lee M. Nicols' NPI number is 1750583415. It was assigned on June 4, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lee M. Nicols?
Dr. Lee M. Nicols is a general surgeon in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Lee M. Nicols practice?
Dr. Nicols practices at 21790 Highway 28, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. Dr. Nicols also practices at 27190 Hwy 28, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. Dr. Nicols' primary practice is Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, part of Copiah County. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nicols to 1 hospital, 2 home health agencies and 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Lee M. Nicols' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Nicols is (601) 894-4541.
What is Dr. Lee M. Nicols' medical license number?
Dr. Nicols holds Mississippi license T-1706.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lee M. Nicols affiliated with?
Dr. Nicols practices at Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Dr. Nicols is also affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Nicols to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Lee M. Nicols part of?
Dr. Nicols is linked to Central Surgical Associates of Mississippi.
Does Dr. Lee M. Nicols accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Nicols billed Medicare for 671 services in 2024, and Dr. Nicols accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Lee M. Nicols see?
CMS counts 346 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nicols in 2024, with an average age of 73.
What services does Dr. Lee M. Nicols bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Nicols' most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213), surgery: skin and soft tissue (11045) and hospital inpatient care (99232).
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Where did Dr. Lee M. Nicols go to medical school?
Dr. Nicols graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2009.
What drugs does Dr. Lee M. Nicols prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nicols' most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass and Pantoprazole Sodium.
Has Dr. Lee M. Nicols received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $17,525 in general payments to Dr. Nicols from 45 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
How long has Dr. Lee M. Nicols been practicing?
Dr. Nicols graduated from medical school in 2009, 17 years ago.
Does Dr. Lee M. Nicols do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Nicols.
Who does Dr. Lee M. Nicols publish with?
Dr. Nicols' most frequent co-authors are Terry Wesley Pinson, MD (1 shared paper) and Jon D. Simmons, MD (1 shared paper).
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