Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Nickel, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Madison, WI

  • NPI 1588920227
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4602 Eastpark Blvd
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 263-7540
Additional location
Duke University Hospital, 2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 681-2255
Additional location
1211 Fish Hatchery RD
Madison, WI 537151909
(608) 252-8000
fax (608) 288-6490
Mailing address
7974 Uw Health CT
Middleton, WI 535625531

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 14, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #69473

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588920227. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
599
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$296,379
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 150 140 $1,163
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 119 115 $61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 104 101 $61
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 85 82 $1,165
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 48 48 $77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 44 44 $77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 26 21 $43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 23 19 $45

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$107,245
Transactions
92
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 91 $107,151.93
Guard Medical Inc. 1 $93.55

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$76,256
Travel and Lodging
$14,171
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$12,488
Food and Beverage
$4,330

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
51
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$690
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 31 24 $47
Celecoxib Generic 20 14 $643

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Nickel's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Nickel practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Madison, WI.
Where does Dr. Brian Nickel practice?
Dr. Brian Nickel practices at 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718. Office phone: 6082637540.
What is Dr. Brian Nickel's NPI?
Dr. Brian Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588920227, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Nickel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Nickel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Nickel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (HCPCS 27447); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.