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- 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
About Dr. Nicholson
Listed in the NPI registry as a hospitalist, Laura J. Nicholson, M.D. practices in La Jolla, CA. Laura graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1994. Medicare claims data shows Laura provided 436 services to 280 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes. NPI 1023060845 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 455-9100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hospital Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Brain & nerves
Breathing & lungs
Digestive health
- C. diff diarrhea
- Severe diverticulitis flare-up
- Stomach or intestinal bleeding
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Acute pancreatitis
- Ascites
- Bowel obstruction
Endocrine
General medical
- Hip fracture medical care
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
- Post-surgery fever or infection
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
Heart & Circulation
Heart & circulation
- Heart failure flare-up
- Dangerous high blood pressure
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Severe anemia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Unexplained chest pain
Infections
- Complicated Bladder Infection
- Severe COVID-19 illness
- Severe flu illness
- Bone infection
- Cellulitis
- Flesh-Eating Infection
- Infective endocarditis
- Sepsis or blood infection
Liver & Digestive
Lung Infections
Nutrition
Allergic Reactions
Blood Clots
Blood Disorders
Brain & Nerves
Emergencies
Hormones & diabetes
Kidney & urinary
Lungs & Breathing
Procedures & services
Access & tubes
- Feeding or stomach tube insertion
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Arterial catheter placement
- Central line placement
- PICC line placement coordination
Addiction Medicine
Breathing support
Critical Care
Diagnostic procedures
- Hospital heart rhythm monitoring
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
- Emergency ultrasound
- Lumbar puncture
Emergency Care
Heart Procedures
Hospital services
- Alcohol detox monitoring
- Comfort care transition
- Hospital admission
- Hospital discharge planning
- Hospital observation care
- Hospital wound and bed sore care
- Inpatient dialysis coordination
- Inpatient physical therapy evaluation
- Post-surgery hospital recovery care
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
- Rehab or nursing home placement evaluation
- Specialist consultation coordination
- Fall risk assessment
- Medication management
Kidney Care
Medication & fluids
- Blood thinner drip management
- IV antibiotic treatment
- IV electrolyte replacement
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Setup
- Blood sugar insulin drip
- Blood transfusion
- IV fluids
Mental Health
Neurological Care
Rehabilitation
Urinary Care
Airway & Breathing
Diagnostic Testing
Draining fluids
Joint Procedures
Lung Procedures
Nutrition Support
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
436 services · 280 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
182 | As often as other peers in Hospitalist |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
137 | As often as other peers in Hospitalist |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
87 | As often as other peers in Hospitalist |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Hospitalist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other hospitalists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other hospitalists in La Jolla 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Laura J. Nicholson?
Laura J. Nicholson is a hospitalist in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Laura J. Nicholson's address?
Laura J. Nicholson is listed at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Laura J. Nicholson?
The number on file is (858) 455-9100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Laura J. Nicholson?
Laura J. Nicholson's National Provider Identifier is 1023060845. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Laura J. Nicholson train?
Laura J. Nicholson attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Laura J. Nicholson have?
Laura J. Nicholson has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Laura J. Nicholson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura J. Nicholson the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Laura J. Nicholson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura J. Nicholson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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