Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jean Nickels, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Rochester, NY

  • NPI 1285779157
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 146420001
(585) 275-3271
fax (585) 442-2949

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 30, 2023
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #183059
Medicaid
NY #01451454

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285779157. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
257
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$19,361
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 136 41 $48
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 55 21 $77
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 23 23 $127
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 16 $95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 21 19 $169

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
476
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$16,200
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Baclofen Generic 128 23 $5,183
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 66 12 $2,163
Gabapentin Generic 58 0 $1,141
Dantrolene Sodium Generic 56 0 $4,789
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 44 0 $827
Pregabalin Generic 37 0 $948
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 23 0 $200
Nortriptyline Hcl Generic 15 0 $116
Diazepam Generic 13 0 $113
Ibuprofen Generic 12 0 $149

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Jean Nickels's medical specialty?
Dr. Jean Nickels practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Rochester, NY.
Where does Dr. Jean Nickels practice?
Dr. Jean Nickels practices at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 146420001. Office phone: 5852753271.
What is Dr. Jean Nickels's NPI?
Dr. Jean Nickels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285779157, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jean Nickels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jean Nickels accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jean Nickels commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.