Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · West Burlington, IA
- NPI 1316037195
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.8 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1223 S Gear Ave, Suite #202
West Burlington, IA 526551682
(319) 768-4350
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 2, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Illinois #036112938 · Iowa #MD34345
- Medicaid
- IL #036112938
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316037195. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,258
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$137,650
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 140 | 68 | $74 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 135 | 135 | $124 | |
G0500 |
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito | 119 | 118 | $5 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 118 | 117 | $230 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 118 | 108 | $91 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 94 | 91 | $58 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 77 | 77 | $77 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 59 | 58 | $114 | |
G0105 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 57 | 57 | $166 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 49 | 46 | $121 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in West Burlington Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
776
Patients
517
Total drug cost
$29,467
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | Generic | 291 | 136 | $4,873 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 107 | 102 | $8,817 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 79 | 47 | $5,085 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 72 | 25 | $1,343 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 69 | 67 | $1,181 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 58 | 54 | $652 |
| Suprep (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 25 | 24 | $2,806 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 25 | 25 | $4,244 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 23 | 11 | $169 |
| Lactulose | Generic | 14 | 13 | $61 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Nicholas's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Nicholas practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in West Burlington, IA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Nicholas practice?
Dr. Christopher Nicholas practices at 1223 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 526551682. Office phone: 3197684350.
What is Dr. Christopher Nicholas's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316037195, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Nicholas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Nicholas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Nicholas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.