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Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD

(Dr. Nicholas James Hamill, M.D.)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1991)

1901 S Union Avenue B-2010
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 627-4502

Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience.

Office Locations

1901 S Union Avenue B-2010
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 627-4502

(253) 627-4465

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic procedures

ear procedures

endoscopy

impacted ear wax removal

laryngoscopy

mastoid debridement

pure-tone threshold audiometry

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic procedures, ear procedures, endoscopy, impacted ear wax removal, laryngoscopy, mastoid debridement, and pure-tone threshold audiometry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, laryngoscopy, myringotomy (incision of eardrum), and tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ear surgery

In 2012, Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD had a list price for ear surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	31
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	1111
ear procedures	430
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	110
minimally invasive procedures	110
nosebleed treatment	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
diagnostic procedures	150
doctor visit	1145
ear procedures	554
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	94
minimally invasive procedures	94
nosebleed treatment	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	725
Black	18
Hispanic	11
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	163
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
diagnostic procedures	240
doctor visit	1121
ear procedures	770
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	108
minimally invasive procedures	108
nosebleed treatment	22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	716
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	196
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	38
diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	1110
ear procedures	714
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	91
minimally invasive procedures	91
nosebleed treatment	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	642
Female	966

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1476
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	552
From 75 to 84	580
85 and over	394
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
doctor visit	996
ear procedures	542
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	75
nosebleed treatment	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	700
Black	14
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	186
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
doctor visit	1034
ear procedures	595
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	93
minimally invasive procedures	93
nosebleed treatment	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	685
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	173
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	45
doctor visit	1011
ear procedures	619
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	75
nosebleed treatment	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	163
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	38
doctor visit	1009
ear procedures	593
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	105
nosebleed treatment	31

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	185
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
doctor visit	862
ear procedures	555
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89
nosebleed treatment	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	643
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	155
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
doctor visit	921
ear procedures	579
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	109
minimally invasive procedures	109
nosebleed treatment	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	167
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	27
doctor visit	898
ear procedures	512
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	80
minimally invasive procedures	80
nosebleed treatment	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	159
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Tacoma, WA were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
diagnostic procedures	120
doctor visit	1019
ear procedures	587
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	93
minimally invasive procedures	93
nosebleed treatment	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	691
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	280
85 and over	176
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	257

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1991. He has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1991)

Licensed In: Washington

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tacoma, WA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$41 RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System $41
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$19 Ciprodex $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$61

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Hamill is an otology and neurotology specialist in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Hamill's patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests encompass ear problems. He attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Hamill, MD From 2012 - 2022

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