Bonnie Lynn Nickel, M.D.
Bonnie Lynn Nickel is an Ophthalmology specialist based in San Rafael, CA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 50 years in ophthalmology, Bonnie Lynn Nickel, M.D. is a long-established ophthalmologist in San Rafael. She graduated from Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
750 Las Gallinas Ave Suite 114, San Rafael, CA 94903-3438
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better74.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
151
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
48
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
125
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Taxonomy: 207W00000X
Education & Training
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
750 Las Gallinas Avenue Suite 114, San Rafael, CA 94903-3431
Differs from practice location
Virtual Ophthalmology Care With Bonnie Lynn Nickel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bonnie Lynn Nickel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Rafael required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bonnie Lynn Nickel
Dr. Nickel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Rafael, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 492-0950.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bonnie Lynn Nickel
Practice Location
750 Las Gallinas Ave Suite 114, San Rafael, CA 94903-3438
Mailing Address
750 Las Gallinas Avenue Suite 114, San Rafael, CA 94903-3431
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