Nichole Ingalls, MD
Nichole Ingalls is a Surgery specialist based in Springfield, OR with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 22 years in surgery, Nichole Ingalls, MD is a long-established surgery specialist in Springfield. A Baylor College of Medicine graduate since 2004, she brings 22+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 802dNPPES updated 2024-03-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Peacehealth Surgical Specialties 3355 Riverbend Dr Ste 300, Springfield, OR 97477-8800
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better37.46%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+32.4 pts)
37.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.8%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
117
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
134
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
347
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — 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%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14.4k received from industry
48 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Nichole Ingalls's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Baylor College of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 12, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Virtual Surgery Care With Nichole Ingalls
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nichole Ingalls for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Springfield 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 Nichole Ingalls
NPI records show Dr. Ingalls as active with telehealth listed in Springfield, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 222-8333.
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 Nichole Ingalls
Practice Location
Peacehealth Surgical Specialties 3355 Riverbend Dr Ste 300, Springfield, OR 97477-8800
Mailing Address
Peacehealth Surgical Specialties 3355 Riverbend Dr Ste 300, Springfield, OR 97477-8800
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