Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Claude Nichols, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Colchester, VT
- NPI 1609896117
- Accepts Medicare
- 47 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
795 College Parkway
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 847-4914 - Mailing address
-
501 Meadowrun RD
Williston, VT 054957511
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 11, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1979 — 47 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- Medicaid
- VT #0002512
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609896117. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
66
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$3,602
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 28 | 27 | $64 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 27 | 19 | $34 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 11 | 11 | $82 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Colchester Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Claude Nichols's medical specialty?
Dr. Claude Nichols practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Colchester, VT.
Where does Dr. Claude Nichols practice?
Dr. Claude Nichols practices at 795 College Parkway, Colchester, VT 05446. Office phone: 8028474914.
What is Dr. Claude Nichols's NPI?
Dr. Claude Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609896117, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Claude Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Claude Nichols accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Claude 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.