Dean John Nickles, MD
Dean John Nickles is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Emeryville, CA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Dean John Nickles, MD has been part of the Emeryville medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine (class of 1975), he has been practicing for over 51 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5800 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608-2016
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 = better0.84%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
469
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
590
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,576
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $538k
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 (+4%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — 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 · 1975
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 21, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 1975)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190026
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dean John Nickles for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Emeryville 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 Dean John Nickles
NPI records show Dr. Nickles as active with telehealth listed in Emeryville, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 806-2100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
5800 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608-2016
Mailing Address
5800 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608-2016
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