Summary

Dr. James Nickerson specializes in hematology and oncology, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana, and completed his residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1986. Dr. Nickerson further advanced his training through a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, completing the program in 1989. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Nickerson practices at Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Cheshire and maintains hospital privileges at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire. His clinical focus includes treating patients with colorectal cancer and colon cancer, including cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 43 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Massachusetts Medical Center Worcester MA
  • 4 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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HematologyOncologyOncologyPediatrics
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43 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks French, Spanish
Keene , NHWindsor , VTKeene , NHKeene , NH
Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Shreveport LA Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James M. Nickerson

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

James M. Nickerson has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James M. Nickerson has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hematologist
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Oncologist
  • Oncologist/hematologist

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

James M. Nickerson holds an expired medical license in the state of New Hampshire.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New Hampshire that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Massachusetts Medical Center Worcester MA in 1989.

Residency

Completed their residency at Baystate Medical Center Springfield MA in 1986.

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine Shreveport LA in 1983.

NPI Number

James M. Nickerson's NPI number is 1811950843.

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James Nickerson speaks English.
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Which hospitals is James Nickerson affiliated with?
James Nickerson is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center.

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