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Active NPI 1366487829 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson , OD

Optometrist • Aurora, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chad Nicholson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Aurora, CO. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2000, Dr. Nicholson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6290 S MAIN ST.

Dr. Nicholson maintains professional affiliations with Altitude Eye Care At Castlerock Pllc, Southlands Vision Associates, Altitude Eye Care and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6290 S Main St
Suite 100

Aurora, CO 800165322

Telephone 3037660545
Fax 3037660624
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Southlands Vision Associates Facility NPI 1184645178

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Aurora, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +7.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 19.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
81 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
17.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nicholson (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Aurora Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
158 156 $151.63 $127.74
92250 Photography of the retina
97 96 $85.00 $37.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
66 48 $105.00 $91.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
28 28 $151.86 $149.43
92134 Imaging of retina
25 25 $47.00 $40.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
17 13 $78.00 $64.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 2131

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Altitude Eye Care

8405 Park Meadows Ctr Dr, Lone Tree, CO 801245025

Phone: 3036499500

Southlands Vision Associates

6290 S Main St, Aurora, CO 800165379

Phone: 3037660545

Altitude Eye Care At Castlerock Pllc

6380 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 801081909

Phone: 7204759991

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1033787064

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1700834538

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2017

Registered at 6290 S MAIN ST, STE 100, AURORA, CO 800165379 (Tel: 3037660545)

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Updated Practice Location April 27, 2017

Registered at 6290 S MAIN ST, SUITE 100, AURORA, CO 800165322 (Tel: 3037660545)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 27, 2017

Recorded as CHAD NICHOLSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 27, 2017

Optometrist (License #2131 in CO)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 6290 S MAIN ST, SUITE 100, AURORA, CO 800165322 (Tel: 3037660545)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 20538 E WEAVER DR, AURORA, CO 800161120 (Tel: 7208709438)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHAD NICHOLSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #2131 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1366487829
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 18, 2006
Last Update: April 27, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6290 S Main St, Ste 100

Aurora, CO 800165379

Phone: 3037660545

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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