Dr. William J. Nicholson, MD
Interventional Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology Physician)
- Medicare participating
At a glance
- Medical school
- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (1998)
- Years since graduation
- 28
- In the NPI registry since
- 2006
- Medicare patients seen, 2024
- 158
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. NPIs were first issued in May 2005 and became required on claims in 2007–2008, so an early date usually means the clinician was already in practice before then. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 1998Medical school: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
- 2006Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date) — NPIs began in 2005, so practice likely started earlier
Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Interventional Cardiology Physician primary
GA license 51365 · PA license MD428324 -
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
PA license MD428324
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA
- Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA
- Wellstar Cobb Medical Center Austell, GA
Medical groups
- The Emory Clinic Inc (3,568 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare patients and services
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 158
- Services billed
- 455
- Patients’ average age
- 74
| Service | Times | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 119 | 103 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 79 | 64 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 59 | 54 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 46 | 45 |
| Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch | 43 | 35 |
| Removal of plaque, insertion of stent and/or balloon dilation of single coronary artery, branch or bypass graft | 19 | 19 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 18 | 18 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 14 | 14 |
| Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 14 | 14 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 13 | 12 |
Medicare fee-for-service only. CMS leaves out services billed for fewer than 11 patients. These figures describe a practice’s Medicare work; they aren’t a measure of quality.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (clopidogrel bisulfate) Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 82 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 68 |
| Eliquis (apixaban) Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 34 |
| Metoprolol Succinate Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 26 |
| Carvedilol Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 26 |
| Ranolazine Er (ranolazine) Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 21 |
| Lisinopril Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 20 |
| Brilinta (ticagrelor) Other prescribers in Atlanta, GA | 20 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 10 companies reported 96 payments worth $82,829 in total to this clinician.
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $51,818 |
|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | $13,929 |
| Cordis US Corp. | $8,800 |
| Asahi Intecc USA, Inc. | $6,257 |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | $1,155 |
| Shockwave Medical, Inc | $298 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | $200 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $141 |
| Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) | $45,850 |
|---|---|
| Travel and Lodging | $17,801 |
| Consulting Fee | $14,813 |
| Food and Beverage | $4,363 |
| Education | $1.85 |
What the payments were for
| Company | What it was for | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. Oct 24, 2025 | Consulting Fee SYMPLICITY G3 · Renal Denervation System | $8,813 |
| Cordis US Corp. Feb 28, 2025 | Travel and Lodging travel to Atlanta, GA | $8,800 |
| Asahi Intecc USA, Inc. Mar 18, 2025 | Consulting Fee Asahi Peripheral Vascular Wires · Devices | $6,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 7, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 7, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 7, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 15, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Jun 12, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Sep 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 15, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $3,750 |
All 42 payments other than meals, newest first
| Company | What it was for | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation Dec 31, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Balloon Catheters · General - Balloon Catheters_ICG | $1,250 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Dec 9, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to St. Louis, MO · in-kind | $629 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Dec 9, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to St. Louis, MO · in-kind | $350 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Dec 9, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to St. Louis, MO · in-kind | $310 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Nov 21, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) | $2,100 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Oct 24, 2025 | Consulting Fee SYMPLICITY G3 · Renal Denervation System | $8,813 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Sep 19, 2025 | Travel and Lodging travel to Weehawken, NJ · in-kind | $583 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Sep 11, 2025 | Education RESOLUTE ONYX · Stents · in-kind | $1.85 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Sep 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Sep 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $625 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Sep 10, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to Asheville, NC | $283 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Sep 9, 2025 | Travel and Lodging travel to Weehawken, NJ · in-kind | $349 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Sep 9, 2025 | Travel and Lodging travel to Weehawken, NJ · in-kind | $51.04 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Sep 8, 2025 | Travel and Lodging travel to Weehawken, NJ · in-kind | $349 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Sep 8, 2025 | Travel and Lodging travel to Weehawken, NJ · in-kind | $51.04 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Aug 28, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to Asheville, NC · in-kind | $331 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Aug 28, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to Asheville, NC · in-kind | $232 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Jul 31, 2025 | Travel and Lodging travel to Weehawken, NJ · in-kind | $349 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Jul 31, 2025 | Travel and Lodging travel to Weehawken, NJ · in-kind | $35.07 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Jul 11, 2025 | Travel and Lodging ONYX FRONTIER · Stents · travel to Atlanta, GA · in-kind | $34.35 |
| Medtronic, Inc. Jul 11, 2025 | Travel and Lodging ONYX FRONTIER · Stents · travel to Atlanta, GA · in-kind | $28.05 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Jul 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $3,750 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Jun 12, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Jun 12, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $625 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Jun 12, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to Philadelphia, PA | $245 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Jun 12, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to Philadelphia, PA | $168 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 15, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 15, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $3,750 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 8, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to Philadelphia, PA · in-kind | $503 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 7, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 7, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation May 7, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $5,000 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Apr 22, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to Chattanooga, TN · in-kind | $972 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Apr 15, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to Knoxville, TN · in-kind | $1,087 |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Apr 10, 2025 | Travel and Lodging Artis icono floor · AT - Fixed interventional x-ray/angiography fluoroscopy · travel to New Yok, NY · in-kind | $369 |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Mar 24, 2025 | Travel and Lodging Artis icono floor · AT - Fixed interventional x-ray/angiography fluoroscopy · travel to Atlanta, GA · in-kind | $533 |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Mar 24, 2025 | Travel and Lodging Artis icono floor · AT - Fixed interventional x-ray/angiography fluoroscopy · travel to Atlanta, GA · in-kind | $11.00 |
| Asahi Intecc USA, Inc. Mar 18, 2025 | Consulting Fee Asahi Peripheral Vascular Wires · Devices | $6,000 |
| Cordis US Corp. Feb 28, 2025 | Travel and Lodging travel to Atlanta, GA | $8,800 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Feb 13, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $2,813 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Feb 13, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC | $938 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation Jan 7, 2025 | Travel and Lodging General - Vascular Access · General - Vascular Access_IC · travel to Spartanburg, SC · in-kind | $1,148 |
Each payment as the company reported it, with the products it named. Meals are counted in the totals above but not listed one by one.
From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.
Industry-funded research
Named as a principal investigator on 4 industry-funded studies in 2025, from 3 companies. The companies reported $177,306 in research payments for these studies, mostly to the institutions running them.
- Efficacy of the COronary SInus Reducer in Patients With Refractory Angina II
Shockwave Medical, Inc - Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm, Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Study of the Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System With the Shockwave Javelin Coronary IVL Catheter (FORWARD CAD IDE Study)
Shockwave Medical, Inc - A Clinical Trial to Assess the Agent Paclitaxel Coated PTCA Balloon Catheter for the Treatment of Subjects With In-Stent Restenosis (ISR)
Boston Scientific Corporation · Active, not recruiting · NCT04647253 - Distal Evaluation of Functional Performance with Intravascular Sensors to Assess the Narrowing Effect: Guided Physiologic Stenting
Philips North America LLC · Enrolling by invitation · NCT04451044
From CMS Open Payments research payments, where companies name up to five principal investigators per payment. Research payments usually go to hospitals, universities and research sites, not to the investigator personally. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing.