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Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Claude Nichols, M.D.)

(68 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine

192 Tilley Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403

(802) 847-6000

Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD is a sports medicine doctor in South Burlington, VT specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and UVM Medical Group.

Office Locations

UVM Medical Group

192 Tilley Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403

(802) 847-6000

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795 College Parkway
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 847-4914

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	20

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	17

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD in 2023

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	25

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	26

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	6
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

UVM Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Lifesource, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Delta Dental, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Anthem, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Lifesource

MagnaCare

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Delta Dental

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Anthem

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 68 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in South Burlington, VT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Claude E. Nichols III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,833 Other Endoscopy $1,300	Regeneten $254	BIOSURE REGENESORB $205	Sports Med Knee $47	Sports Med Shoulder $26

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,300
Travel and Lodging	$394
Food and Beverage	$139

Biography

Dr. Claude Nichols, who practices in Colchester, VT and South Burlington, VT, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He usually honors Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Nichols's education and training includes medical school at Temple University School of Medicine and residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Nichols is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. He welcomes new patients at his office inSouth Burlington, VT as reported by The University of Vermont Health Network.

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Education & Training

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Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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