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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
924 N Formosa Ave
Los Angeles, CA 900466702
(213) 925-7375
Additional location
1650 Selwyn Ave, Milstein Building 8C Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center,
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 960-1400
Additional location
4650 Lincoln Blvd
Marina del Rey, CA 902926306
Mailing address
20485 Callon Dr
Topanga, CA 902903709

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.