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- 4745 Arapahoe Ave, Ste 100, Boulder, CO 80303
About Dr. Nichols
Based in Boulder, CO, Brian Nichols, M.D. PH.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Brian graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1995. Brian is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — pediatric. According to Medicare claims data, Brian cared for 1,436 Medicare patients across 1,638 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1699727172 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (303) 444-3000
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
4745 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 100
Boulder, CO 80303
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,638 services · 1,436 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
192 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
49 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
130 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
365 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
263 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
116 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
92 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
71 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
146 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boulder 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Brian Nichols's specialty?
Brian Nichols is an eye doctor in Boulder, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Brian Nichols?
Brian Nichols is listed at 4745 Arapahoe Ave Ste 100, Boulder, CO 80303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Brian Nichols?
The number on file is (303) 444-3000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Brian Nichols's NPI number?
Brian Nichols's National Provider Identifier is 1699727172. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Brian Nichols's education?
Brian Nichols attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Brian Nichols been practicing?
Brian Nichols has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Brian Nichols known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian Nichols performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Brian Nichols confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian Nichols. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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