Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Niceto Lopez, MD

Hospitalist Physician · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1003012931
  • 19 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
801 Ygnacio Valley RD, Suite 250
Walnut Creek, CA 945963871
(925) 946-1080
Mailing address
3608 Lakeshore Ave Apt 3
Oakland, CA 946101763

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A96421

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003012931. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,368
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$400,823
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 2,683 256 $114
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 278 202 $193
99315 Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 135 105 $87
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 82 71 $163
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 74 73 $139
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 65 48 $79
G0317 Prolonged nursing facility evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by the physician or qualifi 51 48 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Walnut Creek Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 150. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,727
Patients
568
Total drug cost
$129,342
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 445 78 $6,604
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 420 70 $3,385
Gabapentin Generic 330 49 $4,076
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 298 46 $82,072
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 281 44 $7,096
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 268 36 $3,321
Famotidine Generic 263 45 $2,432
Furosemide Generic 245 39 $1,493
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 213 34 $4,085
Carvedilol Generic 197 33 $1,381

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Niceto Lopez's medical specialty?
Dr. Niceto Lopez practices Hospitalist Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Niceto Lopez practice?
Dr. Niceto Lopez practices at 801 Ygnacio Valley RD, Walnut Creek, CA 945963871. Office phone: 9259461080.
What is Dr. Niceto Lopez's NPI?
Dr. Niceto Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003012931, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Niceto Lopez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306); Nursing facility discharge day management (HCPCS 99315). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.