Dr. Stephen P Nichols
Orthopedic Surgery in Encinitas, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Stephen P Nichols, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Encinitas, California. He attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Tri-City Medical Center. Dr. Stephen P Nichols also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pacific Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine. Dr. Stephen P Nichols accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (760) 633-3130 to request Dr. Stephen P Nichols the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Stephen P Nichols |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0941268189 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Stephen P Nichols attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1427145218
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 5, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Stephen P Nichols
Medical Licenses
Dr. Stephen P Nichols has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
| G57814 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Encinitas, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Oceanside, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Pacific Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine
| Pacific Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine | 3 |
Practice Locations
351 Santa Fe Dr
Suite 100
Encinitas, CA 92024-5137
Phone: (760) 633-3130
Fax: (760) 633-3546
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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