Quick answers
- Does Annette A. Nickel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Annette A. Nickel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Annette A. Nickel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 147 Original Medicare patients and 411 services for Annette A. Nickel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Annette A. Nickel's NPI number?
- 1053607093. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Annette A. Nickel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 147 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 411 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)128 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)108 services
- Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (92082)77 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)20 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis33%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety19%
- Chronic kidney disease15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Annette A. Nickel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1030 Blairs Ferry NerdCedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319) 393‑4459
- 2605 Blairs Ferry RdCedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319) 294‑3360
- 2611 James St, Suite 200Coralville, IA 52241 (319) 466‑0644
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Annette A. Nickel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Copeland Eyecare PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Cedar Rapids
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cedar Rapids, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Copeland Eyecare PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Ohio State University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053607093 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians