Summary

Dr. Carter Nichols is an ophthalmologist with 39 years of experience specializing in comprehensive eye care. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and has dedicated nearly four decades to helping patients maintain and restore their vision. Dr. Nichols is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Nichols practices at M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center and maintains locations in Edina, Shakopee, and Burnsville, Minnesota. He focuses on treating cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Carter James Nichols has 3 locations

Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons Pa

7450 France Ave S Ste 100Edina, MN 55435
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:30 pm
SunClosed

Saint Francis Regional Medical Center

1455 Saint Francis AveShakopee, MN 55379

Ridges Surgery Center

14101 Fairview Dr Ste 400Burnsville, MN 55337
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Carter James Nichols, MDDr. Yun-Sen Ralph Chu, MDDr. Robert Stuart Warshawsky, MDDr. David Wendell Johnson, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
39 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English
Edina , MNBloomington , MNMinneapolis , MNSaint Paul , MN
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carter James Nichols

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicaid
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • HealthPartners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Hennepin Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medica
  • Medica - HMO
  • Medica - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • UCare
  • UCare - HMO
  • UCare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - HMO
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • United Behavioral Health - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carter James Nichols has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Medical College Of WisconsinGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Carter Nichols accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Carter Nichols has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Carter Nichols affiliated with?
Dr. Carter Nichols is affiliated with M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center.
Does Dr. Carter Nichols accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Carter Nichols accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Carter Nichols's office located?
Dr. Carter Nichols's office is located at 7450 France Ave S Ste 100, Edina, MN, 55435.
What languages does Dr. Carter Nichols speak?
Dr. Carter Nichols speaks English and Spanish.

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