Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Canelo, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1104209048
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-1212

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 25, 2018
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A145725

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104209048. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
621
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$65,617
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 270 84 $191
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 170 84 $8
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 92 47 $34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 27 23 $135
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 24 12 $137
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 15 14 $93
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 12 12 $33
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 11 11 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in La Jolla Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
875
Patients
188
Total drug cost
$86,251
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 134 35 $1,922
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 100 29 $862
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 91 24 $1,356
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 86 26 $2,561
Gabapentin Generic 82 20 $1,835
Alendronate Sodium Generic 50 14 $719
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 49 15 $761
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 43 11 $725
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 38 0 $41,634
Trazodone Hcl Generic 37 0 $413

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicholas Canelo's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Canelo practices Family Medicine Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Canelo practice?
Dr. Nicholas Canelo practices at 9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, La Jolla, CA 92037. Office phone: 8585541212.
What is Dr. Nicholas Canelo's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Canelo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104209048, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Canelo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Canelo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Canelo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (HCPCS G2212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.