Quick answers
- Does Edward R. Nicholls accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward R. Nicholls 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 Edward R. Nicholls see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 142 Original Medicare patients and 224 services for Edward R. Nicholls. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward R. Nicholls's NPI number?
- 1376981175. 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 Edward R. Nicholls, 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 | 142 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 224 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)61 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)60 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)49 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 blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol49%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis35%
- Depression27%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Edward R. Nicholls works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward R. Nicholls at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- University of Utah Hospital and ClinicsSalt Lake City, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460009
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward R. Nicholls is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 50 N Medical DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132 (801) 585‑6387
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward R. Nicholls as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Utah Adult Services1,788 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Salt Lake City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salt Lake City, UT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Utah Adult Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376981175 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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