Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Nichols, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Vero Beach, FL

  • NPI 1427050152
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3450 11Th CT, Suite 302A
Vero Beach, FL 329605012
(772) 794-1444
fax (772) 794-1475
Mailing address
1000 36Th St
Vero Beach, FL 329604862

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Florida #ME44303 · Florida #ME0044303
Medicaid
FL #042097200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427050152. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,121
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$185,351
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 367 247 $37
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 227 135 $54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 160 157 $69
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 138 138 $50
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 130 115 $9
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 56 45 $1,390
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 32 31 $1,410
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 11 11 $1,582

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Vero Beach Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15,872
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ortho Development Corporation 13 $15,872.00

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$15,872

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
670
Patients
480
Total drug cost
$7,325
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 318 207 $1,243
Diclofenac Potassium Generic 82 47 $3,744
Prednisone Generic 70 57 $310
Methylprednisolone Generic 54 52 $479
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 46 41 $801
Tramadol Hcl Generic 43 38 $140
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 21 $364
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 26 17 $244

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. George Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. George Nichols practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Vero Beach, FL.
Where does Dr. George Nichols practice?
Dr. George Nichols practices at 3450 11Th CT, Vero Beach, FL 329605012. Office phone: 7727941444.
What is Dr. George Nichols's NPI?
Dr. George Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427050152, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.