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Christopher D Nicholas
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) · West Burlington, IA · NPI 1316037195
One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.
What was reported
$174.48
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $23.32 in 2025
The $23.32 reported for 2025 was less than what a typical Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $796).
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 6 by amount.
- Misonix INC $37.09
- Abbvie INC. $36.75
- Medtronic, INC. $35.90
- Leica Microsystems INC. $18.78
- Ethicon US, LLC $16.04
- Allergan, INC. $15.90
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
Dalvance Emblaveo Gi Genius Sutab Suflave
Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.
Questions you might ask
- I saw Christopher Nicholas listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
- Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
- What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
Notes
Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.
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