Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laura Nicholson, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1023060845
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 455-9100
fax (858) 784-5933 - Mailing address
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10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 25, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G84107
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023060845. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
265
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$30,133
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 105 | 55 | $123 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 82 | 47 | $82 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 58 | 57 | $119 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 20 | 20 | $179 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in La Jolla Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 2.2× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laura Nicholson's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Nicholson practices Hospitalist Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Laura Nicholson practice?
Dr. Laura Nicholson practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371027. Office phone: 8584559100.
What is Dr. Laura Nicholson's NPI?
Dr. Laura Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023060845, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Nicholson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.