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Ophthalmology

Jeffrey W. Nichols, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Jeffrey W. Nichols, MD is an ophthalmologist at 20303 Crawford Ave, Suite Ll1, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. Phone: (708) 955-9278. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jeffrey W. Nichols had 798 Original Medicare patients and 1,590 services. NPI 1992809941. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jeffrey W. Nichols, 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 Jeffrey W. Nichols accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey W. Nichols 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 Jeffrey W. Nichols see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 798 Original Medicare patients and 1,590 services for Jeffrey W. Nichols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jeffrey W. Nichols's NPI number?
1992809941. 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 Jeffrey W. Nichols, 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 patients798
Services billed to Medicare1,590
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)586 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)292 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)280 services
  4. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)144 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)59 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Jeffrey W. Nichols works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey W. Nichols 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 Jeffrey W. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey W. Nichols as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group
  • Cook County788 clinicians in the group
  • Multack Eye Care, S.C10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Olympia Fields

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Olympia Fields, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The University of Chicago Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1992809941
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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