Quick answers
- Does Bonnie L. Nickel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bonnie L. 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 Bonnie L. Nickel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 288 services for Bonnie L. Nickel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bonnie L. Nickel's NPI number?
- 1881874709. 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 Bonnie L. 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 | 143 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 288 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)101 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)69 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)33 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)24 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)23 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure54%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Osteoporosis17%
- Depression13%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bonnie L. Nickel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 750 Las Gallinas Ave, Suite 114San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 492‑0950
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in San Rafael
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Rafael, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881874709 |
| 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