Dr. Carter J. Nichols, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 1,245
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 551
- Part D claims, 2024
- 1,882
- Publications
- 1
- MIPS score, 2024
- 86
- Practice address
- 7450 France S Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55435
- Practice phone
- Call (952) 456-7900
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Two Twelve Surgery Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Dr. Carter J. Nichols is an ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dr. Nichols practices at Two Twelve Surgery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dr. Nichols' NPI, 1366418790, was assigned on February 25, 2006. Dr. Nichols graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1987. Dr. Nichols holds Minnesota license 34419.
- NPI
- 1366418790NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- February 25, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (952) 456-7900
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 65
- Medical school graduation
- 1987
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Carter J. Nichols practices at Two Twelve Surgery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dr. Nichols' primary practice is Two Twelve Surgery Center, at 7450 France S Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55435 in Hennepin County. The practice phone is (952) 456-7900.
- Two Twelve Surgery Center7450 France S Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55435 · Hennepin CountyPhone(952) 456-7900
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Carter J. Nichols is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Nichols' primary practice is Two Twelve Surgery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nichols to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Carter J. Nichols' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Nichols practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Two Twelve Surgery Center | Available with a free account |
| +1 more site and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Carter J. Nichols is one of 346 ophthalmologists in Minnesota
Ophthalmology is Dr. Nichols' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Nichols is licensed in Minnesota.
Specialties and state licenses
- Ophthalmology, MinnesotaPrimary
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Carter J. Nichols billed Medicare for 1,245 services in 2024
CMS data shows 1,245 Medicare services from Dr. Nichols across 14 procedure codes in 2024, for 551 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $140,695 for them.
Dr. Nichols' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 8872024: 79111%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 1172024: 23399%
- Surgery
- 2023: 2032024: 2219%
Where Dr. Nichols' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office1,08287%
- In a facility16313%
Dr. Nichols compared with the Minnesota median for ophthalmologists, 2024
- Dr. Nichols
- Minnesota median
- Medicare services
- 1,245vs 81054% above
- Medicare patients
- 551vs 32669% above
- Part D claims
- 1,826vs 5173.5 times
Medians across 364 ophthalmologists in Minnesota with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Nichols' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Carter J. Nichols treated 551 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 77
CMS counts 551 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nichols in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 236 patients. 66% of them have high blood pressure, and 65% have high cholesterol. 3% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.02, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Nichols' median patient age at 80, with 62% women.
Dr. Nichols' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Nichols' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women33661%
- Men21539%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Nichols' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure66%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes22%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
- Atrial fibrillation19%
- Anxiety18%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Nichols' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 80
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women62%
- Men38%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Carter J. Nichols wrote 1,882 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Nichols wrote 1,882 Medicare Part D claims for 412 patients. 76% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 1,826 of them, across 13 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $53,247 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 1,949 claims across 15 drugs.
Dr. Nichols' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic1,430 claims76%
- Brand-name452 claims24%
Dr. Nichols' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 1,9492024: 1,8266%
Drugs named by CMS: 13 in 2024, 15 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Carter J. Nichols scored 86 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 86 out of 100 for Dr. Nichols for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group.
Dr. Nichols' MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 86of 100Final score
- 80.4of 100Quality
- 96of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 75of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Source: Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. Carter J. Nichols has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Nichols in 2023. Dr. Nichols' most frequent co-authors are Marshall H. Everson, MD, David V. Folden, MD and Scott Thomas Schaefer, MD.
Dr. Nichols' most frequent co-authors
- Marshall H. Everson, MD1 shared paper
- David V. Folden, MD1 shared paper
- Scott Thomas Schaefer, MD1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Nichols
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Carter J. Nichols received $248 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 9 general payments to Dr. Nichols from 6 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International paid the most, $73.
General payments to Dr. Nichols by program year, 2016 to 2024
Companies that paid Dr. Nichols the most, 2016 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Carter J. Nichols graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Nichols graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1987.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Carter J. Nichols's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Carter J. Nichols' NPI number?
Dr. Carter J. Nichols' NPI number is 1366418790. It was assigned on February 25, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Carter J. Nichols?
Dr. Carter J. Nichols is an ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).
Where does Dr. Carter J. Nichols practice?
Dr. Nichols practices at 7450 France S Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55435. Dr. Nichols' primary practice is Two Twelve Surgery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nichols to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Carter J. Nichols' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Nichols is (952) 456-7900.
What is Dr. Carter J. Nichols' medical license number?
Dr. Nichols holds Minnesota license 34419.
Does Dr. Carter J. Nichols accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Nichols billed Medicare for 1,245 services in 2024.
What is Dr. Carter J. Nichols' MIPS score?
Dr. Nichols' MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 86 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Carter J. Nichols see?
CMS counts 551 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nichols in 2024, with an average age of 77.
What services does Dr. Carter J. Nichols bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Nichols' most billed Medicare services were eye exam or test (92014), eye exam or test (92136) and surgery: eye (66984).
Where did Dr. Carter J. Nichols go to medical school?
Dr. Nichols graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1987.
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What drugs does Dr. Carter J. Nichols prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nichols' most prescribed drugs by claims were Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol and Prednisolone Acetate.
Has Dr. Carter J. Nichols received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $248 in general payments to Dr. Nichols from 6 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.
How long has Dr. Carter J. Nichols been practicing?
Dr. Nichols graduated from medical school in 1987, 39 years ago.
Does Dr. Carter J. Nichols do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Nichols.
Who does Dr. Carter J. Nichols publish with?
Dr. Nichols' most frequent co-authors are Marshall H. Everson, MD (1 shared paper), David V. Folden, MD (1 shared paper) and Scott Thomas Schaefer, MD (1 shared paper).
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