Dr Nichole Suzanne Atherton, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Visalia, CA

Dr Nichole Suzanne Atherton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Visalia, California. She went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 202 W Willow Ave Ste 402, Visalia, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 302-5600.

Dr Nichole Suzanne Atherton is licensed to practice in California (license number A90718) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1881875185.

Contact Information

Dr Nichole Suzanne Atherton, MD
202 W Willow Ave Ste 402,
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 302-5600
(559) 302-5940



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nichole Suzanne Atherton
GenderFemale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location202 W Willow Ave Ste 402, Visalia, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nichole Suzanne Atherton attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881875185
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/19/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799845103
  • Enrollment ID: I20081114000547

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nichole Suzanne Atherton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881875185NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0127XSurgery - Trauma Surgery A90718 (California)Secondary
208600000XSurgery A90718 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Regional Medical Center Of San JoseSan jose, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc7214006816146

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameFamily Healthcare Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164517744
PECOS PAC ID: 6305756339
Enrollment ID: O20040123000681

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Entity NameAcute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700069549
PECOS PAC ID: 7214006816
Enrollment ID: O20080522000355

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Entity NameIq Surgical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093115735
PECOS PAC ID: 5092030809
Enrollment ID: O20150218001643

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nichole Suzanne Atherton, MD
202 W Willow Ave Ste 402,
Visalia, CA 93291-6238

Ph: (559) 302-5600
Dr Nichole Suzanne Atherton, MD
202 W Willow Ave Ste 402,
Visalia, CA 93291

Ph: (559) 302-5600

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Surgery Doctors in Visalia, CA

Dr. Matthew Peter Campbell, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 820 S Akers St Ste 120, Visalia, CA 93277
Phone: 559-625-4118    Fax: 559-625-6004
Dr. Ameneh Donya Kalani, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 202 W Willow Ave, Suite 402, Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: 559-302-5600    
Dr. Karen M Mackenzie, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 316 W Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: 559-733-9900    Fax: 559-733-9903
Sandra Tomlinson-hansen, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: 559-624-2000    
Dr. Joseph P. Manuele, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5400 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: 559-738-7514    Fax: 559-739-0257
Ammon Garth Rasmussen, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5400 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: 559-738-7521    Fax: 559-739-0257
Dr. Omar Amer Araim, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 820 S Akers St, Ste 120, Visalia, CA 93277
Phone: 559-625-4118    Fax: 559-625-6004

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