Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mark Nichols, MD

Otology & Neurotology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1215910732
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
915 Gessner RD, #280
Houston, TX 770242527
(713) 461-2626
fax (713) 984-1703
Mailing address
14140 Southwest Fwy Ste 200
Sugar Land, TX 774783842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 21, 2019
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207YX0901X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #H3922
Medicaid
TX #116661302

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215910732. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,742
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$142,007
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 529 405 $92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 285 155 $57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 189 189 $114
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 188 144 $47
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing 178 177 $52
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope 68 40 $30
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 60 47 $133
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 55 48 $130
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 48 34 $194
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $169

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Houston Otology & Neurotology Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$434
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $157.50
Aerin Medical INC. 1 $129.63
Genzyme Corporation 1 $124.98
Medtronic, INC. 1 $21.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$434

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,116
Patients
677
Total drug cost
$35,331
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 314 188 $10,406
Omeprazole Generic 208 82 $3,735
Azelastine Hcl Generic 67 43 $4,754
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 65 25 $1,774
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 62 58 $1,284
Ofloxacin Generic 50 42 $835
Prednisone Generic 50 37 $297
Montelukast Sodium Generic 47 17 $981
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 44 41 $712
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 39 37 $872

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Mark Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Nichols practices Otology & Neurotology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Mark Nichols practice?
Dr. Mark Nichols practices at 915 Gessner RD, Houston, TX 770242527. Office phone: 7134612626.
What is Dr. Mark Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Mark Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215910732, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mark Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mark Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Nichols commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.