Dr Don W Nicholson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in College Station, TX

Dr Don W Nicholson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in College Station, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 1700 University Dr E, College Station, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (979) 691-3300.

Dr Don W Nicholson is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 04401T) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1043270432.

Contact Information

Dr Don W Nicholson, OD
1700 University Dr E,
College Station, TX 77840-2661
(979) 691-3300
(979) 691-3527



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Don W Nicholson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location1700 University Dr E, College Station, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Don W Nicholson graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043270432
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476693060
  • Enrollment ID: I20091211000394

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Don W Nicholson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043270432NPI-NPPES
81X051OtherTXBLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 04401T (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College StatiCollege station, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042131

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameScott & White Clinic
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Don W Nicholson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Don W Nicholson, OD
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: (254) 724-8800
Dr Don W Nicholson, OD
1700 University Dr E,
College Station, TX 77840-2661

Ph: (979) 691-3300

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 979-764-7700    Fax: 979-764-7701
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2551 Texas Ave S Ste B, College Station, TX 77840
Phone: 979-764-0669    Fax: 979-694-1940
National Vision Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1505 University Dr E Ste 450, College Station, TX 77840
Phone: 979-431-6053    
Dr. Michael C. Brice, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1700 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840
Phone: 979-691-3300    
Dr. Justin Mays, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1109 Rock Prairie Rd Ste 300, College Station, TX 77845
Phone: 979-764-0669    Fax: 979-694-1940
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2746 Longmire Dr, College Station, TX 77845
Phone: 979-764-1554    Fax: 979-694-2259

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