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Active NPI 1982808937 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Nicolau , MD

Ophthalmology • San Antonio, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Nicolau, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in San Antonio, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Nicolau delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1100 N MAIN AVE.

Dr. Nicolau is affiliated with Chu Eye Institute, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1100 N Main Ave

San Antonio, TX 782124712

Telephone 2102222154
Fax 2102276056
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sheldon P Braverman Md P A Facility NPI 1922073857

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in San Antonio, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs -2.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
154 Specialists

Practicing in San Antonio, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nicolau (23 Years) 23 Yrs
San Antonio Specialty Average (25.4 Years) 25.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
26 13 $75.00 $22.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
21 21 $107.00 $86.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
14 14 $105.00 $61.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
11 11 $65.00 $34.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX M6803

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0108X

State License TX M6803

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of intraocular inflammation, scleritis, keratitis and infectious disorders affecting the eye and inflammatory disorders of the adnexa and/or orbit.

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0009X

State License TX M6803

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1906315-06 (TX)
Medicaid State Provider ID
190631507 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Chu Eye Institute, P.a.

3017 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 761072223

Phone: 8173489090

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1033141874

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1033186580

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Barbara Ku , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1043363328

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1184690877

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Duncan Friedman , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1457512725

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1487620175

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2019

Registered at 1100 N MAIN AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782124712 (Tel: 2102222154)

NPI Profile Active April 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2017

Registered at 2191 NW MILITARY HWY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782131836 (Tel: 2103488788)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2017

Registered at 2191 NW MILITARY HWY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782131836 (Tel: 2103488788)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 24, 2017

Recorded as JOHN NICOLAU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #M6803 in TX)

NPI Profile Active December 13, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location December 13, 2016

Registered at 2191 NW MILITARY HWY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782131836 (Tel: 2103488788)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2016

Registered at 2191 NW MILITARY HWY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782131836 (Tel: 2103488788)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 13, 2016

Recorded as JOHN NICOLAU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #M6803 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982808937
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 13, 2007
Last Update: March 27, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2191 Nw Military Hwy

San Antonio, TX 782131836

Phone: 2103488788

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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