Christopher James Nickel, MD
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Otolaryngology
4.9 out of 5 –
New patient visits
USF Health Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
13330 USF Laurel Drive Tampa, FL 33612
Phone
813-821-8012Fax
813-821-9702
Provider Information
Specialties
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Otolaryngology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Internship, Otolaryngology, 2016
Weill Cornell Medical College
Undergraduate, Biology, 2009
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2021
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology, 2020
University of Louisville
Medical School, 2015
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - -, 2021
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
278 ratings,
36 reviews
9/17/2025
I alread did
9/10/2025
Dr. Nickel is an excellent physician. I entrust him with his assessments.
8/29/2025
I was impressed that Dr. Nickel was a good listener. My case is somewhat complicated and he took it step by step with me explaining each part. I have a granddaughter getting married on November 1st and I was concerned that I would have to miss the wedding. Dr. Nickel said I would be able to go as he discussed my case with his colleagues. He also mentioned that my two doctors followed the correct procedures and tests for him to proceed and I thought that was generous and classy.I was able to leave his office with a smile even though I will probably be facing surgery.
8/28/2025
Good doctor and nurse
8/21/2025
Dr. Nickel is my best and most favorite doctor. I know he is very busy, but he always takes the time to make sure all of my questions and concerns are addressed.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna Better Health Medicaid & Healthy Kids
Aetna Medicare HMO-POS
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
Ag Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-Health Options
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-MyBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Network Blue/Blue Select
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Clear Health Alliance Medicaid (CHA)
CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP
Empath Health (PACE)
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Freedom Health Medicare HMO
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSpring Medicare HMO & PPO (fka Cigna Medicare)
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP)
Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
Humana HMO
Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
Humana PPO
Humana Tampa Bay HUMx (HMOx) Exchange Plan (ACA)
InnovAge
Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO SNP
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
School Insurance of Florida
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO and Healthy Kids
Simply Medicare HMO
Solis Medicare HMO
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
TRICARE Select (Humana Military)
Truli for Health
Ultimate Health Plans Medicare HMO
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
United Healthcare Exchange Plans
United Healthcare Medicaid
United Healthcare Medicare HMO and PPO
VA Community Care Network (Optum)
WellCare Medicare HMO
Virtual care available
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Map & Directions
USF Health Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
13330 USF Laurel DriveTampa, FL 33612