Dr. Dawn W. Nichols, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 1,816
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 949
- MIPS score, 2024
- 45
- Industry payments
- $12
- Affiliated sites
- 4
- Practice address
- 425 Old Riceville Rd, Athens, TN 37303
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center - HOPD
Acute Care Hospital outpatient department · Athens, Tennessee
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Dr. Dawn W. Nichols is a pathologist in Athens, Tennessee
Dr. Nichols practices at Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center - HOPD in Athens, Tennessee.
Dr. Nichols' NPI, 1831159912, was assigned on March 24, 2006. Dr. Nichols graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine in 1995. Dr. Nichols holds Tennessee license MD0000037081.
- NPI
- 1831159912NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 9830096841
- NPI enumeration date
- March 24, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 57
- Medical school graduation
- 1995
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Dawn W. Nichols practices at Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center - HOPD in Athens, Tennessee
Dr. Nichols' primary practice is Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center - HOPD, at 425 Old Riceville Rd, Athens, TN 37303.
- Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center - HOPD425 Old Riceville Rd, Athens, TN 37303
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Dawn W. Nichols is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 3 medical groups
Dr. Nichols' primary practice is Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center - HOPD in Athens, Tennessee. The medical group on file is Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Center. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nichols to 3 more group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups, each named with a free account. Dr. Nichols' employer is on file too: a hospital.
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Dawn W. Nichols' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Nichols practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center - HOPD | Available with a free account |
| +3 more sites and 2 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Dawn W. Nichols is one of 292 pathologists in Tennessee
Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology is Dr. Nichols' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207ZP0102X. Dr. Nichols is licensed in Tennessee.
Specialties and state licenses
- Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, TennesseePrimary
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Dr. Dawn W. Nichols billed Medicare for 1,816 services in 2024
CMS data shows 1,816 Medicare services from Dr. Nichols across 5 procedure codes in 2024, for 949 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $69,988 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Nichols' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Lab and pathology
- 2023: 3,3922024: 1,81646%
Dr. Nichols compared with the Tennessee median for pathologists, 2024
- Dr. Nichols
- Tennessee median
- Medicare services
- 1,816vs 1,50021% above
- Medicare patients
- 949vs 65944% above
Medians across 294 pathologists in Tennessee with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Nichols' 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. Dawn W. Nichols treated 949 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75
CMS counts 949 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nichols in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 463 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 74% have high blood pressure. 4% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.18, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Nichols' median patient age at 72, with 49% women.
Dr. Nichols' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Nichols' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women40643%
- Men54357%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Nichols' Medicare patients, 2024
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Mood disorders22%
- Anxiety21%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Nichols' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 72
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women49%
- Men50%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Dawn W. Nichols scored 45 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 45 out of 100 for Dr. Nichols for performance year 2024, reported individually. Dr. Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Nichols' MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 45of 100Final score
- 90of 100Quality
- 0of 100Improvement Activities
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. Dawn W. Nichols received $12 in industry payments in 2016
CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Nichols from 1 drug or device company in 2016. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Mission Pharmacal Company paid the most, $12.
Companies that paid Dr. Nichols the most, 2016 to 2016
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Dawn W. Nichols graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Dr. Nichols graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine in 1995.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Dawn W. Nichols'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 | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation 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) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| 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. Dawn W. Nichols' NPI number?
Dr. Dawn W. Nichols' NPI number is 1831159912. It was assigned on March 24, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Dawn W. Nichols?
Dr. Dawn W. Nichols is a pathologist in Athens, Tennessee. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0102X).
Where does Dr. Dawn W. Nichols practice?
Dr. Nichols practices at 425 Old Riceville Rd, Athens, TN 37303. Dr. Nichols' primary practice is Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center - HOPD in Athens, Tennessee. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nichols to 3 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups.
What is Dr. Dawn W. Nichols' medical license number?
Dr. Nichols holds Tennessee license MD0000037081.
What medical group is Dr. Dawn W. Nichols part of?
Dr. Nichols is linked to Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Nichols to 2 more medical groups.
Does Dr. Dawn W. Nichols accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Nichols billed Medicare for 1,816 services in 2024, and Dr. Nichols accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Dawn W. Nichols' MIPS score?
Dr. Nichols' MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 45 out of 100, reported individually.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Dawn W. Nichols see?
CMS counts 949 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nichols in 2024, with an average age of 75.
What services does Dr. Dawn W. Nichols bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Nichols' most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (88305), lab and pathology test (88341) and lab and pathology test (88312).
Where did Dr. Dawn W. Nichols go to medical school?
Dr. Nichols graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine in 1995.
Has Dr. Dawn W. Nichols received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $12 in general payments to Dr. Nichols from 1 company from 2016 to 2016. The largest total came from Mission Pharmacal Company.
How long has Dr. Dawn W. Nichols been practicing?
Dr. Nichols graduated from medical school in 1995, 31 years ago.
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