Bonnie Lynn Nickel, M.D.

Ophthalmology

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.

(415) 492-0950San Rafael, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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).

1 of 74 Ophthalmology providers in CASee all Ophthalmology in San Rafael50+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6771dNPPES updated 2007-11-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

750 Las Gallinas Ave Suite 114, San Rafael, CA 94903-3438

Fax: (415) 492-9029
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

74.4%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1976

    Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine

  2. 50 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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