Physician Profile
Mark L. Nichols, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nichols
Mark L. Nichols, MD is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Mark trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, Mark cared for 1,708 Medicare patients across 2,051 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 straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and removal of impacted ear wax.
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.
Contact Information
- (713) 461-2626
- Email not available
Practice Locations
915 GESSNER RD #280
Houston, TX 77024
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,051 services · 1,708 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
211 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
63 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
34 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
20 |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
68 |
| Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92653 |
64 |
| Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation | Treatment | 92584 |
62 |
| Evaluation and testing for balance with recording | Treatment | 92540 |
61 |
| Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair | Treatment | 92546 |
59 |
| Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears | Treatment | 92537 |
59 |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Nichols specialize in?
Dr. Nichols is an otolaryngology (ent) in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Nichols located?
Dr. Nichols is listed at 915 Gessner Rd #280, Houston, TX 77024. 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 (713) 461-2626. 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 1215910732. 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
Where did Dr. Nichols go to medical school?
Dr. Nichols attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nichols been practicing?
Dr. Nichols has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Nichols do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nichols performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope and evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. 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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