Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Altman, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1164659959
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.0 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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924 N Formosa Ave
Los Angeles, CA 900466702
(213) 925-7375 - Additional location
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1650 Selwyn Ave, Milstein Building 8C Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center,
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 960-1400 - Additional location
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4650 Lincoln Blvd
Marina del Rey, CA 902926306 - Mailing address
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20485 Callon Dr
Topanga, CA 902903709
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 11, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #264170
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164659959. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
285
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$47,319
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 172 | 166 | $183 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 72 | 71 | $126 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 25 | 25 | $225 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 16 | 16 | $75 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 185 peers in Los Angeles Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
28
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$217
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 17 | 17 | $144 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 11 | 11 | $73 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Altman's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Altman practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Altman practice?
Dr. Nicholas Altman practices at 924 N Formosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 900466702. Office phone: 2139257375.
What is Dr. Nicholas Altman's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Altman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164659959, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Altman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Altman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Altman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.