Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carter Nichols, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician · Edina, MN

  • NPI 1366418790
  • MIPS 86.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7450 France Ave S, Suite 100
Edina, MN 554354787
(952) 832-8100
fax (952) 832-8176

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #34419

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366418790. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,207
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$193,283
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 379 377 $128
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 150 113 $91
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 142 96 $41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 129 78 $521
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 85 84 $127
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 74 74 $385
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 59 57 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 57 56 $64
92134 Imaging of retina 57 48 $40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 32 32 $151

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 226. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$69
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. 1 $30.59
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $21.31
Thea Pharma Inc. 1 $16.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$69

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,925
Patients
756
Total drug cost
$89,660
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 672 192 $17,132
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 337 96 $12,925
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 204 137 $7,122
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 145 98 $3,228
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 138 97 $5,776
Timolol Maleate Generic 87 30 $2,697
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 76 27 $7,130
Levobunolol Hcl Generic 72 21 $2,138
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 55 11 $16,120
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 45 12 $1,279

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carter Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Carter Nichols practices Ophthalmology Physician in Edina, MN.
Where does Dr. Carter Nichols practice?
Dr. Carter Nichols practices at 7450 France Ave S, Edina, MN 554354787. Office phone: 9528328100.
What is Dr. Carter Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Carter Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366418790, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Carter Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.