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- 359 N Old US Highway 81, Hesston, KS 67062
About Dr. Nickell
Listed in the NPI registry as a chiropractor, Merle D. Nickell, DC practices in Hesston, KS. Merle graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City in 1981. Medicare claims data shows Merle provided 2,107 services to 225 patients. The services billed most often include chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions. NPI 1184624793 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
- (620) 327-2244
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
359 N OLD US HIGHWAY 81
Hesston, KS 67062
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Chiropractic 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
Arm & Elbow
Chronic pain
Foot & ankle
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Head & jaw
Head & Neck
- Dizziness And Unsteadiness
- Migraines
- Muscle Spasms & Twitches
Hip & Pelvis
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Leg Length Discrepancy
- Piriformis syndrome
Joints
- Knee pain
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Leg & Foot
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Calf and Hamstring Cramps
- Flat Feet
- Shin Splints
Muscles
- Muscle spasms
- Pulled back muscle
- Repetitive strain injury
Nerve
- Numbness & Tingling
Nerve issues
- Carpal tunnel
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Pinched nerve
Pediatric
- Infant colic
Pregnancy
Shoulder & Arm
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff injury
Spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolisthesis
Spine & disc
- Herniated disc
- Poor Posture
- Rib pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Stiff neck
- Tailbone pain
- Upper Back Pain
Trauma
- Car accident injuries
Procedures & services
Adjustment
- Gonstead Adjustment
- Spinal manipulation
- Extremity adjustment
- Sacro-Occipital Technique
- Upper Cervical Adjustment
Adjustments
- Activator method
- Drop table adjustment
- Joint Mobilization
Diagnostics
- Gait analysis
- Spinal X-Rays
Occupational Health
Most searched procedures
- Cold laser therapy
- Soft tissue therapy
- Spinal adjustment
- Spinal decompression
Advanced Procedures
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Devices & supports
- Custom orthotics
- Kinesiology taping
Pediatrics
- Pediatric chiropractic adjustment
Prenatal care
- Webster technique
Recovery
- Compression boot therapy
Rehab & exercise
- Corrective exercises
- Posture Correction Therapy
- Whole body vibration therapy
Soft Tissue
- Medical Massage
- Myofascial release
- Percussion Massage Therapy
- Trigger Point Therapy
Specialized Care
- Postpartum Chiropractic Care
Spine & disc
- Back And Neck Traction
- Flexion distraction therapy
Spine Therapy
- Chiropractic BioPhysics
- Roller Table Therapy
Therapy
- Active release technique
- Acupressure
- Craniosacral therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Dry needling
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Infrared Sauna Therapy
- Muscle Scraping
- Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
- Red light therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Wart Removal
Wellness
- Ergonomic assessment
- Functional Medicine Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,107 services · 225 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions | Treatment | 98941 |
2,107 | More than most peers in Chiropractor |
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 chiropractors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 8
Providers in KS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Nickell's specialty?
Dr. Nickell is a chiropractor in Hesston, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Nickell?
Dr. Nickell is listed at 359 N Old US Highway 81, Hesston, KS 67062. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Nickell?
The number on file is (620) 327-2244. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nickell?
Dr. Nickell's National Provider Identifier is 1184624793. 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 Dr. Nickell's medical education?
Dr. Nickell attended Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nickell have?
Dr. Nickell has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Nickell known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nickell provides treatments such as chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nickell's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nickell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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