Jean L Nickels, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Jean L Nickels is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Rochester, NY with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Jean L Nickels, MD in person in Rochester or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Medical College of Wisconsin graduate since 1989, she brings 37+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 13% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.85/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better19.09%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
19.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
104
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
571
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $19k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 1989
Medical College of Wisconsin
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.
Taxonomy: 208100000X
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
601 Elmwood Ave Box 664, Rochester, NY 14642-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Care With Jean L Nickels
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jean L Nickels for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rochester 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 Jean L Nickels
Dr. Nickels is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rochester, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (585) 275-3271.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jean L Nickels
Practice Location
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address
601 Elmwood Ave Box 664, Rochester, NY 14642-0001
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