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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 455-9100
fax (858) 784-5933
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.