Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Nickel, MD

Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Atlanta, GA

  • NPI 1194111963
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
550 Peachtree St Ne Ste 1135
Atlanta, GA 303082234
(404) 778-3381
Additional location
13330 Usf Laurel Dr
Tampa, FL 336126601
(813) 974-2201
Additional location
17 Davis Blvd, Suite 308
Tampa, FL 336063475
(813) 974-2406
fax (813) 974-7314

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 12, 2021
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207YX0007X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Florida #ME151039 · Georgia #85394

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194111963. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
243
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$26,057
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 99 59 $90
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 60 53 $128
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 29 29 $113
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 24 22 $109
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $158
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 15 15 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$467
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 2 $196.19
AXOGEN 1 $145.56
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. 3 $125.48

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$467

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
34
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$367
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 12 0 $162
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 11 0 $123
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 11 0 $81

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Nickel's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Nickel practices Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in Atlanta, GA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Nickel practice?
Dr. Christopher Nickel practices at 550 Peachtree St Ne Ste 1135, Atlanta, GA 303082234. Office phone: 4047783381.
What is Dr. Christopher Nickel's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194111963, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Nickel accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Christopher Nickel does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Nickel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.