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Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD

(Dr. Christopher Nicholas, MD)

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1995)

1223 S Gear Avenue Suite #202
West Burlington, IA 52655

(319) 768-4350

Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA specializing in cardiothoracic surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD is affiliated with Great River Health and SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

1223 S Gear Avenue Suite #202
West Burlington, IA 52655

(319) 768-4350

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5409 Avenue O Suite 122
Fort Madison, IA 52627

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

colonoscopy with submucosal injection

diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy without biopsy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

inpatient hospital care

preventive care

removal of lesion

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

catheterization

central line placement

colonoscopy

colorectal cancer screening

diagnostic colonoscopy without biopsy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal endoscopy

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

tunneled central line placement

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, colonoscopy with submucosal injection, diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy without biopsy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), preventive care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for catheterization, central line placement, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, diagnostic colonoscopy without biopsy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, preventive care, screening colonoscopy, therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, and tunneled central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

gastrointestinal procedures

inpatient care

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD had a list price for gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient care, and minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	125
aspiration	14
bronchoscopy	53
catheterization	13
compression therapy	119
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1033
hospital care	357
immobilization	119
inpatient care	357
minimally invasive procedures	62
pelvic imaging	125
pleural drainage	48
thoracostomy	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	1054
vascular procedures	1182

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	106
aspiration	20
bronchoscopy	62
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	783
hospital care	275
inpatient care	275
minimally invasive procedures	45
pelvic imaging	106
pleural drainage	28
thoracostomy	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	795
vascular procedures	900

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	477
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	881
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	116
Less than 65	169

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	104
aspiration	19
bronchoscopy	69
catheterization	60
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	617
endarterectomy	12
hospital care	396
inpatient care	383
minimally invasive procedures	52
neck surgery	12
outpatient care	13
pelvic imaging	104
pleural drainage	32
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11
thoracostomy	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	759
vascular procedures	871

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	895
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	106
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	44
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
blood draw	12
doctor visit	252
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126
pelvic imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
vascular procedures	51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	72
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2016 were inpatient care, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
aspiration	15
blood draw	49
bronchoscopy	54
catheterization	12
CT scan	35
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	566
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	251
inpatient care	251
lab tests	32
minimally invasive procedures	53
minor procedures	15
pelvic imaging	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
thoracic (chest) imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	79
vascular procedures	79

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	68
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	17
diagnostic procedures	158
doctor visit	416
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	235
hospital care	312
inpatient care	312
minimally invasive procedures	235
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	158

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	44
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	60
diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	547
emergency care	13
esophageal dilation	60
gastrointestinal procedures	379
hospital care	367
inpatient care	367
minimally invasive procedures	379
preventive care	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	243

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	67
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	50
diagnostic procedures	253
doctor visit	561
esophageal dilation	50
gastrointestinal procedures	422
hospital care	557
injections	11
inpatient care	557
minimally invasive procedures	422
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	253

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	64
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	35
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	170
doctor visit	306
emergency care	12
esophageal dilation	35
gastrointestinal procedures	275
hospital care	379
inpatient care	379
minimally invasive procedures	275
preventive care	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	170

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	55
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	49
diagnostic procedures	208
doctor visit	429
emergency care	12
esophageal dilation	49
gastrointestinal procedures	374
hospital care	363
inpatient care	363
minimally invasive procedures	374
preventive care	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	208

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	50
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	58
diagnostic procedures	255
doctor visit	436
esophageal dilation	58
gastrointestinal procedures	446
hospital care	338
inpatient care	338
minimally invasive procedures	446
preventive care	101
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	255

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	47
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2023 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	59
diagnostic procedures	237
doctor visit	385
esophageal dilation	59
gastrointestinal procedures	458
hospital care	283
inpatient care	283
minimally invasive procedures	447
preventive care	121
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	237

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	60
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	45
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	242
doctor visit	342
esophageal dilation	45
gastrointestinal procedures	476
hospital care	310
injections	12
inpatient care	310
minimally invasive procedures	476
preventive care	131
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	242

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	59
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in West Burlington, IA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	71
aspiration	17
balloon dilation	46
blood draw	30
bronchoscopy	59
catheterization	20
compression therapy	119
CT scan	35
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	513
emergency care	12
endarterectomy	12
esophageal dilation	46
gastrointestinal procedures	342
hospital care	331
immobilization	119
injections	11
inpatient care	330
lab tests	32
minimally invasive procedures	272
minor procedures	15
neck surgery	12
outpatient care	13
pelvic imaging	71
pleural drainage	36
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	198
thoracic (chest) imaging	23
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11
thoracostomy	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	547
vascular procedures	616

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	256
Male	266

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	503
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	62
75 to 84	164
Less than 65	75
65 to 74	221

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1995. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1995)

Licensed In: Illinois

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.52 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Burlington, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher D. Nicholas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$445 ClosureFast $393	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT $34	CVI $18
Covidien LP	$356 Interventional Lung Solutions $356
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$203 Spin $203
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$142 Structural Heart $142
Sirtex Medical Inc	$142 SIR-Spheres microspheres $142
Other	$824 Interventional Therapies $115	Trauma $93	Avastin $64	DALVANCE $60	ELIQUIS $53	Other $440

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,244
Travel and Lodging	$863
Education	$5

Biography

Dr. Christopher Nicholas sees patients in West Burlington, IA and Fort Madison, IA. His medical specialties are general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5).

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