Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chad Nicholson, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Aurora, CO

  • NPI 1366487829
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6290 S Main St, Suite 100
Aurora, CO 800165322
(303) 766-0545
fax (303) 766-0624

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2017
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #2131

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366487829. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
346
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$31,957
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 132 131 $129
92250 Photography of the retina 72 70 $38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 51 39 $91
92134 Imaging of retina 39 37 $41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 23 23 $146
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 15 12 $109
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 14 13 $64

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Aurora Optometrist, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$378
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 3 $250.79
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $76.94
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $36.84
CooperVision INC. 1 $13.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$378

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
76
Patients
17
Total drug cost
$2,714
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 63 17 $1,963
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 13 0 $752

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Chad Nicholson's medical specialty?
Dr. Chad Nicholson practices Optometrist in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Chad Nicholson practice?
Dr. Chad Nicholson practices at 6290 S Main St, Aurora, CO 800165322. Office phone: 3037660545.
What is Dr. Chad Nicholson's NPI?
Dr. Chad Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366487829, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chad Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chad Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chad Nicholson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.