Physician Profile
Charles Nichols, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nichols
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Charles Nichols, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 317 Medicare patients across 321 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (215) 662-3203
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3400 SPRUCE ST 2 GATES BUILDING
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
321 services · 317 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
165 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
89 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
12 | Less often than most 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Nichols specialize in?
Dr. Nichols is an eye doctor in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Nichols located?
Dr. Nichols is listed at 3400 Spruce St 2 Gates Building, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nichols's phone number?
The number on file is (215) 662-3203. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nichols's NPI number?
Dr. Nichols's National Provider Identifier is 1669583290. 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
How long has Dr. Nichols been practicing?
Dr. Nichols has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Nichols do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nichols provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Nichols confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nichols. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.