Neil Scott Nichols, M.D.
Neil Scott Nichols is an Ophthalmology specialist based in Brentwood, NY with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Neil Scott Nichols, M.D. has been part of the Brentwood medical community since 2007 in independent practice. A Tufts University School of Medicine graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1940dNPPES updated 2021-01-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
601 Suffolk Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717-4309
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better53%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-29.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
320
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
517
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,630
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $367k
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%↑ 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 (+3%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.4k received from industry
117 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Neil Scott Nichols's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Tufts University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
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
Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
125 Kennedy Dr Ste 400, Hauppauge, NY 11788-4017
Differs from practice location
Virtual Ophthalmology Care With Neil Scott Nichols
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Neil Scott Nichols for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brentwood 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 Neil Scott Nichols
NPI records show Dr. Nichols as active with telehealth listed in Brentwood, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (855) 295-4144.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Neil Scott Nichols
Practice Location
601 Suffolk Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717-4309
Mailing Address
125 Kennedy Dr Ste 400, Hauppauge, NY 11788-4017
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