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Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Pacific University College of Optometry (2000)

6290 S Main Street Suite 100
Aurora, CO 80016

(303) 766-0545

Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD is an optometrist in Aurora, CO specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD is affiliated with SOUTHLANDS VISION ASSOCIATES, ALTITUDE EYE CARE AT CASTLEROCK PLLC and ALTITUDE EYE CARE.

Office Locations

6290 S Main Street Suite 100
Aurora, CO 80016

(303) 766-0545

(303) 766-0624

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD had a list price for scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye tests

In 2023, Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD had a list price for eye tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

comprehensive eye exam

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2013, Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, comprehensive eye exam, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22
eye procedures	97

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23
eye procedures	112

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27
eye procedures	112

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39
eye procedures	154

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42
eye procedures	258

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
eye procedures	303

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84
eye procedures	360

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
eye procedures	234

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
eye procedures	302

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60
eye procedures	317

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51
eye procedures	295

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and cancer.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated as an optometrist in Aurora, CO were eye procedures.

doctor visit	45
eye procedures	231

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	153
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	1
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2000. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Pacific University College of Optometry (2000)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SOUTHLANDS VISION ASSOCIATES

ALTITUDE EYE CARE AT CASTLEROCK PLLC

ALTITUDE EYE CARE

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2020-11-18

I am so happy that Dr Chad has opened this location! I have seen him for years at his Southlands location, and occasionally at his Park Meadows location, but this location is closer to my home.  I've gotten the same great quality eyecare at all 3 locations now and will continue to see Dr. Chad for all of my vision needs.  He is friendly and very thorough, and doesn't rush his examinations. I've never had anything but a great experience.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$1,745 Acuvue $1,228	Soft contact lenses $266	$251
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,288 DAILIES $359	Precision 1 $348	TOTAL30 $340	AIR OPTIX $176	MARLO $16	Other $50
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$820 DAILIES $498	AIR OPTIX $73	Contact Lenses $62	Clear Care $20	$167
Coopervision Inc.	$682 Clariti Contact Lens $260	CVI Contact Lens $243	MyDay Contact Lens $147	MiSight Contact Lens $32
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$336 BIOTRUE ONE DAY $163	Infuse $137	BTOD $18	ULTRA $18
Other	$596 Infuse $140	Contact Lens $106	ULTRA MULTIFOCAL TORIC $98	ULTRA $55	BIOTRUE $24	Other $173

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,211
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$250
Consulting Fee	$6

Biography

Dr. Chad Nicholson specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Aurora, CO. Dr. Nicholson has obtained a license to practice in Colorado.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chad Ellis Nicholson, OD From 2013 - 2023

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