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. David Wendell Johnson, MDDr. John David Brown, MDDr. Audrey A Fox, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
39 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English Speaks English Speaks English
Edina , MNSaint Paul , MNMinneapolis , MNWaconia , MN
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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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

Graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Nichols' NPI number is 1366418790.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Carter Nichols affiliated with?
Dr. Carter Nichols is affiliated with M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Carter Nichols speak?
Dr. Carter Nichols speaks English and Spanish.
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.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carter Nichols?
You can find contact information for Dr. Carter Nichols here on Vitals.

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