Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Nixon, MD

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Crystal Lake, IL

  • NPI 1821160516
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
420 N Il Route 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 356-5200
fax (815) 356-5262
Additional location
10370 Haligus RD Ste 201
Huntley, IL 601429582

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 19, 2018
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036-078380 · Illinois #036078380
Medicaid
IL #036078380

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821160516. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,128
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$114,281
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 2,764 247 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 441 266 $88
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 391 261 $67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 206 206 $109
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose 84 31 $125
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 46 45 $41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 46 46 $53
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 41 31 $33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 32 27 $119
73501 X-ray of hip, 1 view 28 26 $30

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 317. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
146
Patients
88
Total drug cost
$877
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 85 54 $453
Tramadol Hcl Generic 40 15 $153
Methylprednisolone Generic 21 19 $271

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Nixon's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Nixon practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Crystal Lake, IL.
Where does Dr. Robert Nixon practice?
Dr. Robert Nixon practices at 420 N Il Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60012. Office phone: 8153565200.
What is Dr. Robert Nixon's NPI?
Dr. Robert Nixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821160516, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Nixon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Nixon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Nixon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.