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Ophthalmology

Brice R. Nicholson, DO

Works at hospitals in Tacoma, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Brice R. Nicholson, DO is an ophthalmologist at 34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003. Phone: (206) 212-2100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brice R. Nicholson had 848 Original Medicare patients and 3,180 services. NPI 1508837584. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003 · Directions
  • Phone: (206) 212‑2100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
  • Group practice: Evergreen Eye Center PLLC
  • Medical school: graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brice R. Nicholson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Brice R. Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brice R. Nicholson 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 Brice R. Nicholson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 848 Original Medicare patients and 3,180 services for Brice R. Nicholson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brice R. Nicholson's NPI number?
1508837584. 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 Brice R. Nicholson, 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 patients848
Services billed to Medicare3,180
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)452 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)387 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)339 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)333 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)249 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%
  • Chronic kidney disease19%

Hospitals where Brice R. Nicholson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brice R. Nicholson 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Brice R. Nicholson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brice R. Nicholson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Evergreen Eye Center PLLC33 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Washington →

Other ophthalmologists in Federal Way

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Federal Way, WA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Federal Way →

Other clinicians in Evergreen Eye Center PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508837584
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians