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Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR), Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Radiology, Neuroradiology and Diagnostic Radiology

University of Virginia School of Medicine

8745 Aero Drive Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-0950

Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD is a radiologist in San Diego, CA specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr), radiation oncology, nuclear radiology, neuroradiology and diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Coronado Hospital.

Office Locations

8745 Aero Drive Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-0950

(858) 244-1100

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

catheterization

gastrostomy tube replacement

lower extremity arterial duplex

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

abdominal paracentesis

arterial duplex ultrasound

colostomy tube replacement

core needle biopsy

diagnostic procedures

duplex ultrasound

feeding tube change

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD performed more catheterization, gastrostomy tube (G-tube) replacement, lower extremity arterial duplex, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal paracentesis (abdominal tap), arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, biopsy, brain imaging (neuroimaging), catheterization, colostomy tube replacement, core needle biopsy, diagnostic procedures, duplex ultrasound, feeding tube change, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, minor procedures, needle biopsy, paracentesis, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular imaging, vascular procedures, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Volume:

aspiration procedures

By Affordability:

aspiration

aspiration procedures

central line placement

gastrostomy tube replacement

minimally invasive procedures

pleural drainage

thoracentesis

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD performed more aspiration procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for aspiration, aspiration procedures, central line placement, gastrostomy tube (G-tube) replacement, minimally invasive procedures, pleural drainage, and thoracentesis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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 Volume:

gastrointestinal procedures

thoracentesis

By Affordability:

anastomosis

centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement

feeding tube insertion

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

ostomy

percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy

percutaneous gastrostomy

percutaneous procedures

tunneled central line placement

venous duplex ultrasound

venous ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD performed more gastrointestinal procedures, and thoracentesis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anastomosis, centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement, feeding tube insertion, gastrostomy (G-tube insertion), head/brain CT scan, injections, joint aspiration, joint injections, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, ostomy, percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy, percutaneous gastrostomy, percutaneous procedures, tunneled central line placement, venous duplex ultrasound, and venous ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, vascular procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
anastomosis	11
angioplasty	18
aspiration	57
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	31
catheterization	113
CT scan	31
device removal	13
diagnostic procedures	12
dialysis access procedures	16
doctor visit	25
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	63
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	16
open surgery	15
pleural drainage	39
thoracic (chest) imaging	257
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15
thoracostomy	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
vascular procedures	193
X-rays	289

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, vascular procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
angioplasty	31
aspiration	47
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	23
catheterization	81
CT scan	23
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	23
gastrointestinal procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	71
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	17
pleural drainage	34
thoracic (chest) imaging	371
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
vascular procedures	174
X-rays	388

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	487
Black	47
Hispanic	301
Asian	150
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	197
Less than 65	161

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	50
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, vascular procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
angioplasty	15
aspiration	49
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	18
catheterization	90
CT scan	18
dialysis access procedures	18
doctor visit	13
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hip imaging	14
image guided procedures	23
lab tests	34
minimally invasive procedures	56
musculoskeletal imaging	14
pelvic imaging	12
pleural drainage	52
spinal procedures	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	332
thoracostomy	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	61
vascular procedures	133
X-rays	388

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	60
Hispanic	281
Asian	136
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	168
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, aspiration and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
aspiration	83
bone marrow tests	29
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	14
catheterization	82
CT scan	14
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	17
gastrointestinal procedures	11
lab tests	22
minimally invasive procedures	67
minor procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	31
pleural drainage	71
thoracic (chest) imaging	334
thoracostomy	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vascular procedures	58
X-rays	365

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	934
Female	1026

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1070
Black	100
Hispanic	502
Asian	216
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	728
From 75 to 84	560
85 and over	336
Less than 65	336

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	51
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, vascular procedures and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	87
aspiration	86
bone marrow tests	32
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	34
catheterization	35
CT scan	119
diagnostic procedures	44
gastrointestinal procedures	14
injections	20
lab tests	26
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	130
neck imaging	15
pelvic imaging	29
pleural drainage	29
spinal procedures	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	535
ultrasound (sonogram)	123
vascular procedures	131
X-rays	620

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	619
Female	775

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	738
Black	75
Hispanic	340
Asian	177
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	530
From 75 to 84	434
85 and over	223
Less than 65	207

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	70
aspiration	89
bone marrow tests	34
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	34
catheterization	73
CT scan	106
diagnostic procedures	34
gastrointestinal procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	21
musculoskeletal imaging	114
pelvic imaging	25
pleural drainage	66
thoracic (chest) imaging	524
thoracostomy	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	80
vascular procedures	79
X-rays	591

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	606
Female	782

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	721
Black	74
Hispanic	366
Asian	161
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	404
85 and over	276
Less than 65	206

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	48
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	48
anastomosis	23
aspiration	85
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	11
catheterization	131
CT scan	71
diagnostic procedures	16
gastrointestinal procedures	62
image guided procedures	15
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	110
minor procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	56
pelvic imaging	23
pleural drainage	46
thoracic (chest) imaging	37
thoracostomy	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	195
vascular procedures	315
X-rays	56

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	697
Female	808

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	754
Black	76
Hispanic	407
Asian	191
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	568
From 75 to 84	437
85 and over	290
Less than 65	210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), aspiration and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	56
aspiration	83
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	18
catheterization	31
CT scan	62
diagnostic procedures	12
gastrointestinal procedures	16
injections	14
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	30
pelvic imaging	26
pleural drainage	37
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	273
vascular procedures	307
X-rays	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	672
Female	836

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	750
Black	77
Hispanic	417
Asian	193
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	573
From 75 to 84	466
85 and over	295
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	50
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), aspiration and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	27
anastomosis	18
aspiration	64
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	13
catheterization	51
CT scan	52
device removal	13
diagnostic procedures	14
gastrointestinal procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	32
pelvic imaging	14
pleural drainage	52
thoracic (chest) imaging	25
thoracostomy	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	147
vascular procedures	164
X-rays	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	64
Hispanic	283
Asian	150
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	196
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), aspiration and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
anastomosis	13
aspiration	63
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	15
catheterization	61
CT scan	39
diagnostic procedures	18
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	33
pelvic imaging	11
pleural drainage	50
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
thoracostomy	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	152
vascular procedures	153
X-rays	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	542

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	57
Hispanic	263
Asian	99
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	184
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	50
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pleural drainage and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
aspiration	68
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	11
catheterization	47
CT scan	11
gastrointestinal procedures	26
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	31
musculoskeletal imaging	25
pleural drainage	68
thoracostomy	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	142
vascular procedures	194
X-rays	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	61
Hispanic	262
Asian	119
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	174
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2023 were CT scan, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	33
aspiration	84
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	75
cardiac procedures	20
catheterization	19
CT scan	135
gastrointestinal procedures	15
injections	20
musculoskeletal imaging	33
pelvic imaging	33
pleural drainage	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	91
vascular procedures	91
X-rays	33

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	543
Female	654

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	0
Hispanic	357
Asian	149
Other	79
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	429
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	233
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2024 were aspiration, CT scan, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
anastomosis	15
aspiration	125
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	51
catheterization	80
CT scan	103
device removal	15
diagnostic procedures	12
gastrointestinal procedures	38
injections	41
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	12
pelvic imaging	17
pleural drainage	58
thoracic (chest) imaging	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	93
vascular procedures	93

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	727

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	65
Hispanic	333
Asian	171
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	236
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated as a radiologist in San Diego, CA were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	38
anastomosis	14
angioplasty	21
aspiration	75
bone marrow tests	31
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	26
cardiac procedures	20
catheterization	68
CT scan	60
device removal	13
diagnostic procedures	22
dialysis access procedures	17
doctor visit	19
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hip imaging	14
image guided procedures	19
injections	21
lab tests	26
minimally invasive procedures	46
minor procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	44
neck imaging	15
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	21
pleural drainage	48
spinal procedures	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	209
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15
thoracostomy	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	114
vascular procedures	160
X-rays	237

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	643

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	147
Non-Hispanic White	602
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	316
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	367
85 and over	216
Less than 65	163
65 to 74	434

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

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. Clinton R. Nichols, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medi-Cal, Cigna, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Health Net: Cal MediConnect, Health Net: EPO, TRICARE: Select, Aetna: POS, Health Net: PPO, TRICARE: Prime, Aetna: EPO, Medicare: Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare), Aetna: PPO, Health Net: POS and TRICARE: VA.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Clinton R. Nichols, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medi-Cal

Cigna

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Health Net: Cal MediConnect

Health Net: EPO

TRICARE: Select

Aetna: POS

Health Net: PPO

TRICARE: Prime

Aetna: EPO

Medicare: Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare)

Aetna: PPO

Health Net: POS

TRICARE: VA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.	$5,891 INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM $191	TOSHIBA SCANNER $89	$5,611
Penumbra, Inc.	$2,311 Penumbra System $944	Indigo System $826	Ruby Coil $202	Penumbra Ruby Coil $121	Ruby $101	Other $117
Inari Medical, Inc.	$1,749 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $1,186	FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S $563
Stryker Corporation	$1,576 Trevo $346	STENTRIEVERS $300	ACCESS PRODUCTS $196	NEURO SPINE ENT $137	NEURO $129	Other $469
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$1,252 Artis icono floor $318	Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH System $51	Artis pheno $23	Embozene $14	$846
Other	$6,593 EKOSONIC $399	CLOT MANAGEMENT $373	Star $364	SIR-Spheres microspheres $216	VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Hep $157	Other $5,084

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,242
Consulting Fee	$2,500
Honoraria	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,057
Education	$71

Biography

Dr. Clinton Nichols is an interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR), pediatric radiology, and interventional pain medicine specialist in San Diego, CA. Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Nichols takes. Dr. Nichols studied medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Dr. Nichols is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, and Sharp Memorial Hospital.