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Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D.

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery

Medical College of Georgia (1986)

35 Collier Road Nw Suite 475
Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 351-7900

Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. is a colon and rectal surgeon in Atlanta, GA specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1986 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. is affiliated with PIEDMONT COLORECTAL ASSOCIATES, PC.

Office Locations

Address:

35 Collier Road Nw Suite 475
Atlanta, GA 30309

ablation	54
anorectal procedures	54
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	166
gastrointestinal procedures	155
injections	54
minimally invasive procedures	170
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42
vascular procedures	54

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	42
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

ablation	41
anorectal procedures	41
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	268
gastrointestinal procedures	212
hospital care	10
injections	41
inpatient care	10
minimally invasive procedures	204
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73
vascular procedures	41

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	35
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

ablation	30
anorectal procedures	30
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	181
gastrointestinal procedures	166
injections	30
minimally invasive procedures	163
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43
vascular procedures	30

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	70
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	21

ablation	37
anorectal procedures	37
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	226
gastrointestinal procedures	113
injections	37
minimally invasive procedures	123
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41
vascular procedures	37

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	26
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	20

ablation	27
anorectal procedures	27
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	200
gastrointestinal procedures	137
injections	27
minimally invasive procedures	122
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	46
vascular procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	28
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	30
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	24

ablation	21
anorectal procedures	21
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	200
gastrointestinal procedures	154
injections	21
minimally invasive procedures	145
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73
vascular procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	19
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	25

ablation	21
anorectal procedures	21
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	93
hospital care	12
injections	21
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	103
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49
vascular procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	20
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	236
gastrointestinal procedures	190
minimally invasive procedures	146
preventive care	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Atlanta, GA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

ablation	32
anorectal procedures	32
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	203
gastrointestinal procedures	149
hospital care	11
injections	32
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	145
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	54
vascular procedures	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D..

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	192
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	70
85 and over	27
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	17
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1986. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (1986)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PIEDMONT COLORECTAL ASSOCIATES, PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D. from all over the web to help you find the right in Atlanta, GA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph J. Nichols Jr., M.D.. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,260 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,260
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$479 Spy $248	AlloDerm $207	STRATTICE $24
Baxter Healthcare	$285 No Related Product $112	FLOSEAL $55	SEPRAFILM $48	TISSEEL $33	BioSurgery - TISSEEL $19	Other $18
Transenterix, Inc.	$242 Senhance Surgical Robotics System $242
Davol Inc.	$190 Phasix Mesh $169	PHASIX $22
Other	$3,013 Exparel $178	OFIRMEV $136	NATRELLE $134	SurgiMend $133	INTERSTIM $131	Other $2,301

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,646
Travel and Lodging	$757
Entertainment	$54
Education	$11

Biography

Dr. Joseph Nichols' area of specialization is colon & rectal surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Nichols is 4.5 stars (out of 5). In his practice, he is particularly interested in colorectal surgery procedures. He attended medical school at Medical College of Georgia.