Cheryl Elaine Nickolaou, FNP
Cheryl Elaine Nickolaou is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Burton, MI with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cheryl Elaine Nickolaou, FNP has been part of the Burton medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 11+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Burton area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Uses generic medications more than 21% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6175 Lapeer Rd, Burton, MI 48509-2417
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.26%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Michigan1.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.3%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
657
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,012
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.34M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$411 received from industry
26 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Cheryl Elaine Nickolaou's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 8, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Cheryl Elaine Nickolaou
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cheryl Elaine Nickolaou for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Burton 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 Cheryl Elaine Nickolaou
Dr. Nickolaou is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Burton, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (810) 743-1408.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cheryl Elaine Nickolaou
Practice Location
6175 Lapeer Rd, Burton, MI 48509-2417
Mailing Address
6175 Lapeer Rd, Burton, MI 48509-2417
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