Dr. George Nichols, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. George Nichols is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vero Beach, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Nichols completed 56 knee replacements (#122 in Florida), 32 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements — 99 total Medicare-verified procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Florida.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
56 verified cases
#122 in Florida
Hip Replacement
32 verified cases
#134 in Florida
Shoulder Replacement
11 verified cases
#129 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Nichols

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (99 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Nichols, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 772-794-1444
3450 11th Ct
Vero Beach, FL 32960
NPI: 1427050152
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.