Dr. Brian Nickel, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Brian Nickel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2023, Dr. Nickel performed 150 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#1 in Wisconsin) and 85 hip replacements (#2 in Wisconsin), for a combined total of 235 procedures. This places Dr. Nickel among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Wisconsin.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
150 verified cases
#1 in Wisconsin
Hip Replacement
85 verified cases
#2 in Wisconsin

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Nickel

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (235 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Nickel, 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: 608-263-7540
4602 Eastpark Blvd
Madison, WI 53718
NPI: 1588920227
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 14 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Wisconsin Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Richard Illgen - Madison 206 procedures
Dr. David Hennessy - Madison 204 procedures
Dr. Christopher Evanich - Milwaukee 191 procedures
Dr. Michael Lamson - Prairie Du Sac 168 procedures

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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.
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