Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Nickless, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Family Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1447699186
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1611 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-4244
Mailing address
1611 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 606124861

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 22, 2016
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QS0010X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036.139134 · Illinois #125.063116

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447699186. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
38,571
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$893,378
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 17,984 221 $17
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 14,857 134 $9
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 1,269 518 $67
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 1,178 394 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 973 482 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 438 332 $82
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 370 289 $41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 237 237 $152
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose 196 109 $494
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 177 120 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 702. This provider delivers 55× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
409
Patients
183
Total drug cost
$2,265
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 107 55 $441
Tramadol Hcl Generic 84 50 $350
Gabapentin Generic 67 14 $459
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 45 26 $475
Prednisone Generic 42 38 $69
Ibuprofen Generic 39 0 $241
Naproxen Generic 14 0 $56
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 11 0 $174

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Nickless's medical specialty?
Dr. John Nickless practices Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. John Nickless practice?
Dr. John Nickless practices at 1611 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612. Office phone: 3122434244.
What is Dr. John Nickless's NPI?
Dr. John Nickless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447699186, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Nickless accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Nickless accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Nickless commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7329); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.