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 patients | 798 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,590 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)586 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)292 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)280 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)144 services
- 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.
- John H Stroger Jr HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140124
- Provident Hospital of ChicagoChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140300
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140088
Practice locations
Addresses where Jeffrey W. Nichols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20303 Crawford Ave, Suite Ll1Olympia Fields, IL 60461 (708) 955‑9278
- 22200 Wolf RdFrankfort, IL 60423 (815) 889‑3333
- 500 E 51st StChicago, IL 60615 (312) 572‑2000
- 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637 (773) 702‑1000
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
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Olympia Fields
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Olympia Fields, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The University of Chicago Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992809941 |
| 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