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Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Christopher Nicholas
Dr. Christopher R. Nicholas
Last updated: Oct 4, 2022

Dr. Christopher R. Nicholas

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 25 years
  • Graduated from: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1996
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1326030446

Dr. Christopher R. Nicholas D.O.

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 21510 Harrington Street Suite 101 in Clinton Twp, MI 48036. Can help patients with the following: Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis (OA), Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Spinal Stenosis, Spondylosis, Sprained Wrist. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326030446. Appointment can be made via the phone number (586) 627-1100. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Christopher Nicholas, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Christopher R. Nicholas.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher R. Nicholas

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christopher R. Nicholas as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Meridian

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Ambetter from Meridian
Ambetter from Meridian plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Clear Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Blue Care Network of Michigan

Network data as of Jul 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
Blue Care Network of Michigan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold HMO · Gold Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra HMO · Gold Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Not accepting new patients

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company

Network data as of Jul 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure PPO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold PPO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra PPO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver PPO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra PPO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA PPO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value PPO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients

McLaren Health Plan Community

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 27 plans from McLaren Health Plan Community
McLaren Health Plan Community plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
MHP Bronze HMO · Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze HMO · Bronze Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze HMO · Bronze Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) HMO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) HMO · Expanded Bronze Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) HMO · Expanded Bronze Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Expanded Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Expanded Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Expanded Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Gold HMO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Gold HMO · Gold Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Gold HMO · Gold Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Gold Standard HMO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Gold Standard HMO · Gold Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Gold Standard HMO · Gold Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange HMO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange HMO · Silver Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange HMO · Silver Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange Rewards HMO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange Rewards HMO · Silver Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange Rewards HMO · Silver Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Standard HMO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Standard HMO · Silver Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Standard HMO · Silver Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic HMO · Catastrophic In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic HMO · Catastrophic Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic HMO · Catastrophic Rewards Accepting new patients

Priority Health

Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Priority Health
Priority Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver Southeast Michigan Network HMO · Silver Beaumont Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Enhanced Gold Southeast Michigan Network HMO · Gold Beaumont Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Southeast Michigan Network HMO · Expanded Bronze Beaumont Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold HMO · Gold Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold Southeast Michigan Network HMO · Gold Beaumont Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Southeast Michigan Network HMO · Silver Beaumont Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Southeast Michigan Network HMO · Expanded Bronze Beaumont Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze Southeast Michigan Network HMO · Expanded Bronze Beaumont Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christopher R. Nicholas is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Christopher R. Nicholas is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: Mclaren Macomb

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Stryker $5357
Smith \u0026 Nephew $3126
Zimmer Biomet $406

Other

Travel and Lodging $5672
Food and Beverage $5513

Studies

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Graduated in 1996

Affiliated practices

MCG Multi Specialty
36500 South Gratiot Avenue
Clinton, 48035 MI
(586) 790-9003
Center for Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
3100 Cross Creek Parkway
Auburn Hills, 48326 MI
(248) 377-8000
Center for Orthopedic Surgery
21550 Harrington Street
Clinton, 48036 MI
(586) 627-1100

Affiliated hospitals

MCLAREN MACOMB
1000 HARRINGTON ST
MOUNT CLEMENS, 48043 MI
(586) 493-8000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Christopher Nicholas affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Christopher Nicholas is affiliated with MCLAREN MACOMB.

Does Dr. Christopher Nicholas accept patients with Blue Care Network of Michigan?

Yes, Dr. Christopher Nicholas is listed in-network for Blue Care Network of Michigan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher Nicholas treat?

Dr. Christopher Nicholas provides treatment for Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis (OA), Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Spinal Stenosis, Spondylosis, Sprained Wrist. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Christopher Nicholas?

Dr. Christopher Nicholas's office is located at 21510 Harrington Street Suite 101 in Clinton Twp, MI 48036.

Does Dr. Christopher Nicholas have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Christopher Nicholas is affiliated with MCG Multi Specialty. For the full list of practices see this list.