Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Luke Nicholson, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1558771576
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000
Los Angeles, CA 900335322
(323) 442-5860
Mailing address
Po Box 31309
Los Angeles, CA 900310309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2023
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A131976

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558771576. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
477
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$54,353
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 96 96 $140
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 71 62 $104
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 63 63 $148
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 57 49 $70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 52 42 $116
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 50 38 $76
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 22 21 $38
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 19 13 $46
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 19 16 $38
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 16 16 $473

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 6.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$27,740
Transactions
55
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Skeletal Dynamics Inc 11 $11,353.24
Stryker Corporation 16 $8,865.35
Trimed, Inc. 15 $6,209.83
ACUMED LLC 9 $1,065.17
AXOGEN 1 $164.25
Baxter Healthcare 1 $49.12
Ensemble Orthopedics, Inc 1 $17.69
Bone Support Inc. 1 $15.43

By nature of payment

Education
$10,800
Travel and Lodging
$9,059
Food and Beverage
$5,583
Consulting Fee
$2,298

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Luke Nicholson's medical specialty?
Dr. Luke Nicholson practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Luke Nicholson practice?
Dr. Luke Nicholson practices at 1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 900335322. Office phone: 3234425860.
What is Dr. Luke Nicholson's NPI?
Dr. Luke Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558771576, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Luke Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Luke Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Luke Nicholson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.