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
- Primary practice
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8745 Aero Drive, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 921231774
(858) 565-0950
fax (858) 244-1100 - Mailing address
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Po Box 23540
San Diego, CA 921933540
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.