Stephen Nichols, O.D.
NPI 1568459469 · Optometrist · Overland Park, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Nichols, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Overland Park, KS (NPI 1568459469).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568459469
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1578-3 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,976 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,093 | $116 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 253 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 119 | $84 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 114 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 113 | $58 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 97 | $137 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 131 | 98 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 115 | 50 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 97 | 80 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 88 | 78 |
| Azithromycin | 73 | 45 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 69 | 31 |
| Cyclosporine | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$225 across 11 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2008-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Nichols's NPI number?
- Stephen Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568459469, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Nichols's specialty?
- Stephen Nichols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Stephen Nichols located?
- Stephen Nichols's practice location on file with NPPES is 7504 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66204-2622.
- What is Stephen Nichols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Nichols is (913) 341-3100.
- Does Stephen Nichols accept Medicare?
- Stephen Nichols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Nichols's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Nichols's NPI (1568459469) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.