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Orthopedic Surgery

Claude Nichols, MD

Works at hospitals in Burlington, VT · Vermont

Summary

Claude Nichols, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Burlington, VT. NPI 1609896117. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Claude Nichols, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
Temple University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University of Vermont Medical Center IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Claude Nichols work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Claude Nichols at 1 hospital: University of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Claude Nichols see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Burlington, VT, S Burlington, VT and Colchester, VT. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Claude Nichols's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Sports Medicine.
Does Claude Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claude Nichols accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Claude Nichols?
(802) 847-0000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Claude Nichols's NPI number?
1609896117. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Claude Nichols works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Claude Nichols at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Claude Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Claude Nichols as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of Vermont Medical Center Inc1,208 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Burlington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burlington, VT — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609896117
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians