Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Clinton Nichols, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Body Imaging Physician · Diagnostic Ultrasound Physician · Neuroradiology Physician · Nuclear Radiology Physician · Pediatric Radiology Physician · Therapeutic Radiology Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Pain Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1750355657
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8745 Aero Drive, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 921231774
(858) 565-0950
fax (858) 244-1100
Mailing address
Po Box 23540
San Diego, CA 921933540

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A71406
Medicaid (10)
CA #GR0083816 · CA #TD009B · CA #GR0083817 · CA #GR0083812 · CA #GR0083815 · CA #GR0083813 · CA #GR083810 · CA #GR0083811 · CA #GR0083814 · CA #ZZZ75341Z

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750355657. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,840
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$45,112
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 1,710 19 $0
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 405 372 $9
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 75 73 $42
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 74 72 $38
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 42 42 $11
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 41 30 $109
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 40 38 $72
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 39 36 $18
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 29 26 $14
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 29 28 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 125 peers in San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 189. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,568
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, INC. 28 $901.52
Penumbra, INC. 3 $404.71
Medtronic, INC. 3 $108.35
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $23.00
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $21.72
MicroVention, INC. 1 $21.41
W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. 1 $20.56
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC. 1 $19.62
ShockWave Medical, INC 1 $18.75
Abbott Laboratories 1 $17.53
Merit Medical Systems INC 1 $11.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,568

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Clinton Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Clinton Nichols practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Clinton Nichols practice?
Dr. Clinton Nichols practices at 8745 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 921231774. Office phone: 8585650950.
What is Dr. Clinton Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Clinton Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750355657, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clinton Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clinton Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clinton Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS 70450). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.