Christopher Nickel, MD
NPI 1194111963 · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Nickel, MD is a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1194111963).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194111963
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 85394 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) PhysicianPrimary207YX0007XLicense ME151039 (FL)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
270 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 76 | $88 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 55 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $124 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 32 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 24 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 19 |
| Pentoxifylline | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$467 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 13330 Usf Laurel DrTampa, FL 33612-6601Phone: (813) 974-2201
- 17 Davis BlvdSuite 308Tampa, FL 33606-3475Phone: (813) 974-2406Fax: (813) 974-7314
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-08
- Last updated
- 2021-08-12
- Certified
- 2021-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Nickel's NPI number?
- Christopher Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194111963, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Nickel's specialty?
- Christopher Nickel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Nickel located?
- Christopher Nickel's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 Peachtree St Ne Ste 1135, Atlanta, GA 30308-2234.
- What is Christopher Nickel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Nickel is (404) 778-3381.
- Does Christopher Nickel accept Medicare?
- Christopher Nickel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Nickel's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Nickel's NPI (1194111963) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.