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Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Mayo Medical School (2012)
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, hip reconstruction, knee replacement, and more.
1160 East 3900 South Suite 5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD is an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Mayo Medical School in 2012 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital, MountainStar Healthcare and MOUNTAINSTAR SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC.

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Office Locations

1160 East 3900 South Suite 5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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Some issues Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction
lower extremity surgery
total hip replacement

In 2023, Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, and total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Utah.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration
joint injections
knee X-ray
reconstructive surgery
total knee replacement

In 2013, Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD performed more joint aspiration, joint injections, knee X-ray, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Utah.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 30
injections 30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 18
injections 18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 19
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 0
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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

fracture surgery 11
joint surgery 75
lower extremity surgery 75
open surgery 11
reconstructive surgery 75

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Gender
Male 37
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 113
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 24
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 62
hospital care 26
inpatient care 26
joint surgery 134
lower extremity surgery 134
musculoskeletal imaging 15
reconstructive surgery 134
revision surgery 13
X-rays 15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Gender
Male 103
Female 158
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 217
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 135
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 35
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 28
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 99
doctor visit 362
injections 99
joint surgery 67
lower extremity surgery 67
musculoskeletal imaging 132
reconstructive surgery 67
X-rays 132

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 271
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 19
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 76
doctor visit 304
hospital care 18
injections 76
inpatient care 18
joint surgery 55
lower extremity surgery 55
musculoskeletal imaging 123
reconstructive surgery 55
X-rays 123

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 231
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Dementia 14
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 97
doctor visit 340
hospital care 16
injections 97
inpatient care 16
joint surgery 96
lower extremity surgery 96
musculoskeletal imaging 133
pelvic imaging 17
reconstructive surgery 96
revision surgery 17
X-rays 150

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Gender
Male 113
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 295
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 162
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 106
doctor visit 349
injections 106
joint surgery 148
lower extremity surgery 148
musculoskeletal imaging 168
reconstructive surgery 148
X-rays 168

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 236
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 336
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 136
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 4
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 122
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 12
doctor visit 345
injections 122
joint surgery 112
lower extremity surgery 112
musculoskeletal imaging 187
reconstructive surgery 112
X-rays 187

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 233
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 320
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 127
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 4
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated as an orthopedist in Salt Lake City, UT were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

aspiration 78
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 12
doctor visit 293
fracture surgery 11
hospital care 20
injections 78
inpatient care 20
joint surgery 98
lower extremity surgery 98
musculoskeletal imaging 126
open surgery 11
pelvic imaging 17
reconstructive surgery 98
revision surgery 15
X-rays 129

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 142
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 200
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 75
85 and over 3
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD graduated from Mayo Medical School in 2012. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Mayo Medical School (2012)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2016)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Oliver Brant Nikolaus, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Mark's Hospital
MountainStar Healthcare
MOUNTAINSTAR SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $7,820 Mako
$4,571 		TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$658 		TRIDENT
$625 		T2
$587 		TRIATHLON
$550 		Other
$828
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. $6,913 Velys
$1,633
$5,280
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $5,001 RECLAIM
$3,561 		ATTUNE
$1,386 		CORAIL
$55
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $2,517 Knee
$1,484 		ACTIS
$112 		Velys
$105 		ATTUNE
$91 		LCP
$85 		Other
$641
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $1,181 VERILAST Hips
$747 		REDAPT Revision Hip System
$346 		Journey II BCS
$88
Other $2,027 Durolane
$140 		ALL
$120 		Fluid Systems
$106 		REAL INTELLIGENCE
$106 		Affixus
$103 		Other
$1,452
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $14,121
Food and Beverage $5,973
Consulting Fee $5,117
Education $249

Biography

Dr. Oliver Nikolaus is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Nikolaus include hip replacement, knee replacement, and musculoskeletal problems. After completing medical school at Mayo Medical School, he performed his residency at Mayo Clinic. In addition to English, he speaks Portuguese. His hospital/clinic affiliations include St. Mark's Hospital and Optum. He welcomes new patients at his office inDraper, UT as reported by Optum.

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