33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nichols, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Joseph Nichols, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Nichols graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fdn. Dr. Nichols is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nichols’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nichols’s office at (404) 351-7900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nichols?
Dr. Joseph Nichols, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nichols empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Colonoscopy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Nichols is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nichols go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fdn | Atlanta Medical Center Program
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Nichols speak?
Dr. Nichols and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nichols treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Nichols diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Nichols. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal Blood Clot
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Anal Disorder
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
- External Hemorrhoid Clot
- Blood Clot near Anus
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anal Itching
- Anal Disorder
- Itching
- Pruritus Ani
- Itchy Anus
- Perianal Itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L290: Pruritus ani
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula in Anus
- Rectal Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anorectal Abscess
- Abscess
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Anal and Rectal Abscess
- Pus Pocket near Anus and Rectum
- Anorectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K612: Anorectal abscess
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
- Abscess
- Tailbone Disorder
- Infected Tailbone Cyst
- Sacrococcygeal Abscess
- Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Granulomatous Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Granuloma
- Granulomatous Dermatitis
- Skin Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- L929: Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Nichols perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Nichols performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nichols. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Colon Exam with Ligation
- Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
- Colon polyp removal
- Colon tumor destruction
- Therapeutic colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
- 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Papilla Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Perianal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46220: Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
Also known as:
- Chemical Removal of Anal Growths
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Removal of Anal Lesions (Electrocautery)
- Anal Wart Removal (Chemical)
- Chemical Destruction of Anal Lesions
- Anus Growth Treatment
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
- Anal Wart Removal (Electrocautery)
- Electrosurgical Destruction of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Excision
- Electrodessication of Anal Condyloma
CPT Codes:
- 46900: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; chemical
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
- 46910: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- External Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Removal
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Clotted Hemorrhoid Excision
- External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Thrombosed Pile Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
- 46320: Excision of thrombosed hemorrhoid, external
Also known as:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Anoscopy
- HRA Anoscopy
- Magnified Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Examination with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46601: Anoscopy; diagnostic, with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
- Anoscopy
- HRA with Biopsy
- Anal Canal Magnification Exam
- Anorectal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Removal of Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Papillae Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
- Fissurectomy
- Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Repair
- Chronic Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy with Colostomy (Hartmann)
- Hartmann's Procedure
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Keyhole Colectomy with Colostomy
CPT Codes:
- 44206: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with end colostomy and closure of distal segment (Hartmann type procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Removal of Rectal Tumor
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Release
- Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
- Abdominal Adhesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
Also known as:
- Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
- Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
- Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
- Vascular Flow Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft
Does Dr. Nichols accept my insurance?
Dr. Nichols accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 351-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nichols accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Nichols in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nichols' office located?
Dr. Joseph Nichols' Primary Practice
35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 351-7900
What is Dr. Nichols's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053409094.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nichols?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nichols
What is Dr. Joseph Nichols's specialty?
Dr. Nichols is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Atlanta, GA. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Nichols to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Nichols affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nichols is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Joseph Nichols accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Nichols is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Nichols offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nichols's office at (404) 351-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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