Fenwick T. Nichols, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Fenwick T. Nichols is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Augusta, GA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 50 years in psychiatry & neurology, Fenwick T. Nichols, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Augusta. Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (class of 1976), he has been practicing for over 50 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke. CMS MIPS quality score: 77.82/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4475dNPPES updated 2014-02-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202377.82/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
353
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
35
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $602
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+48%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$104 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Fenwick T. Nichols's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
1499 Walton Way Ste 1400, Augusta, GA 30901-2650
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Fenwick T. Nichols
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Fenwick T. Nichols for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Augusta required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fenwick T. Nichols
Dr. Nichols is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Augusta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 721-4581.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Fenwick T. Nichols
Practice Location
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address
1499 Walton Way Ste 1400, Augusta, GA 30901-2650
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