Physician Profile
Ferris R. Nickel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nickel
Based in Ventura, CA, Ferris R. Nickel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic sports medicine. Ferris graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Ferris cared for 1,102 Medicare patients across 1,522 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (805) 641-6415
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3525 LOMA VISTA RD STE A
Ventura, CA 93003
3901 Las Posas Rd Ste 4
Camarillo, CA 93010
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Sports Medicine 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Ankle & Foot
- Heel Spurs
- High Ankle Sprain
- Peroneal Tendon Subluxation
Bone
- Bone Bruise
Bone & Joint
- Bone fractures
- Stress fracture
Core & Hip
- Groin Strain
Elbow
- Elbow Ligament Tear
- Golfer's elbow
- Little League Elbow
- Tennis elbow
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
- Turf toe
Hand & Wrist
- Torn Thumb Ligament
- Wrist Fractures and Sprains
Head & Spine
- Concussion
Hip
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Hip labral tear
Hip & Groin
- Hip Pointer
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Sports Hernia
Joint
- Hip Pain and Tightness
- Loose cartilage in joint
Joints
- Bursitis
Knee
- Baker's Cyst
- Chondromalacia
- Jumper's knee
- Knee collateral ligament injury
- Patellar instability and dislocation
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- PCL tear
- Plica Syndrome
- Water On The Knee
Knee & Hip
- IT Band Syndrome
Leg
- Acute Leg Compartment Syndrome
- Hamstring Pull
- Shin Splints
Muscle & Tendon
- Muscle strain
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
Pediatric & Teen Sports
- Little league shoulder
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Sever's Disease
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Clavicle pain
- Dead arm syndrome
- Frozen shoulder
- Separated Shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Shoulder instability and dislocation
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
Shoulder & Arm
- Torn bicep
Spine & Back
- Stress Fracture Of The Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Diagnostics
- Compartment Pressure Testing
Evaluation
- Concussion evaluation
- Return to sport testing
- Running Gait Analysis
- Sports physical
Injections
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Knee Joint Injections
- Trigger-point injection
- Ultrasound-guided injection
Non-Surgical Treatment
- Custom orthotics
- Dry needling
- Shockwave Therapy
- Tenex Procedure
Procedures
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Regenerative Medicine
- PRP Injection
- Stem Cell Therapy
Surgery
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Bicep tendon repair
- Bursa Removal
- Cartilage restoration
- Collarbone fracture surgery
- Elbow Scope
- Exertional compartment syndrome release
- Hamstring repair surgery
- High Ankle Sprain Surgery
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip labrum repair
- Knee arthroscopy
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- MCL repair
- Meniscus repair
- Microfracture Knee Surgery
- Open reduction and internal fixation
- PCL Reconstruction
- Peroneal Tendon Repair
- Rotator cuff repair
- Separated shoulder surgery
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder labrum repair
- Shoulder replacement
- Shoulder stabilization surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
- Stiff Big Toe Surgery
- Tennis Elbow Surgery
- Thumb Ligament Repair
Therapy & Devices
- Custom Knee Bracing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,522 services · 1,102 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of short leg cast | Procedure | 29405 |
56 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
44 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Application of walking cast covering below knee to toe | Procedure | 29425 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
157 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
128 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
53 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73660 |
40 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
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 orthopaedic sports medicines at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 orthopaedic sports medicines in Ventura 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Application of short leg cast 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ferris R. Nickel's specialty?
Ferris R. Nickel is an orthopaedic sports medicine in Ventura, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ferris R. Nickel?
Ferris R. Nickel is listed at 3525 Loma Vista Rd Ste A, Ventura, CA 93003. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ferris R. Nickel?
The number on file is (805) 641-6415. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ferris R. Nickel's NPI number?
Ferris R. Nickel's National Provider Identifier is 1548226350. 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 Ferris R. Nickel's education?
Ferris R. Nickel attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ferris R. Nickel been practicing?
Ferris R. Nickel has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ferris R. Nickel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ferris R. Nickel performs procedures including application of short leg cast, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ferris R. Nickel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ferris R. Nickel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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