2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1699201855 MD
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CAMERON NICHOLS, MD

Dermatology Physician in AURORA, Colorado. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 377 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.333/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$39.67
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CAMERON NICHOLS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.333/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,302 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.333/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
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.

CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CAMERON NICHOLS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 CAMERON NICHOLS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2017

NPI 1699201855

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,302 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

98.333/100 15.233000000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 98.333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.3%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 98.333/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CAMERON NICHOLS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1665 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1699201855 was issued on 05/10/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLS 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 1,302 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 377 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.9398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

1665 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1699201855
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.9398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAMERON NICHOLS, MD 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 PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, CO

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 CAMERON NICHOLS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$40

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CAMERON NICHOLS, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,302 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,302
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
377
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,478
Total Day Supply
38,894
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$79K
Antibiotic Claims
125

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 108, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAMERON NICHOLS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
133
Ketoconazole
130
Doxycycline Hyclate
116
Clobetasol Propionate
93
Fluorouracil
84
Clindamycin Phosphate
82
Hydrocortisone
66
Fluocinonide
51
Mupirocin
39
Acitretin
37

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How CAMERON NICHOLS, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's 1,302 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's specialty?
CAMERON NICHOLS, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does CAMERON NICHOLS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAMERON NICHOLS, MD wrote 1,302 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 377 beneficiaries.
What is CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's Medicare quality score?
CAMERON NICHOLS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.333/100 (Quality: 82.9398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CAMERON NICHOLS, MD located?
CAMERON NICHOLS, MD is located at 1665 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's NPI number?
CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699201855, issued on 05/10/2017.
Does CAMERON NICHOLS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAMERON NICHOLS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAMERON NICHOLS, MD accept Medicare?
CAMERON NICHOLS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,302 Part D claims and 377 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's credentials?
CAMERON NICHOLS, MD's NPI is 1699201855 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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