2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1588920227 M.D.
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BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in MADISON, Wisconsin. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
62
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Industry payments
$107.2K
92 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in MADISON, Wisconsin.

62
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

62 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2012

NPI 1588920227

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

62 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in MADISON, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1588920227. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4602 EASTPARK BLVD, MADISON, WI, 53718, with a listed phone of (608) 263-7540. NPI 1588920227 was issued on 04/06/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICKEL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 62 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $755 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4602 EASTPARK BLVD
MADISON, WI 53718

Provider Details

NPI 1588920227
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/06/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
MADISON, WI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$107.2K

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

62
Total Claims
$755
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
64
Total Day Supply
820
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$755
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.59
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
31
Celecoxib
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.'s 62 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Wisconsin

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NICKEL.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in MADISON, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $755 in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. located?
BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. is located at 4602 EASTPARK BLVD, MADISON, WI, 53718. Phone: (608) 263-7540.
What is BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588920227, issued on 04/06/2012.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN NICKEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN NICKEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1588920227 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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