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
- Primary practice
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915 Gessner RD, #280
Houston, TX 770242527
(713) 461-2626
fax (713) 984-1703 - Mailing address
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14140 Southwest Fwy Ste 200
Sugar Land, TX 774783842
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.