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Unclaimed ProfileAbout NICHOLSON
Based in Hammond, LA, Robert J Nicholson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Robert graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1982. Robert is also listed as specialising in specialist.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Nicholson's specialty?
Dr. Nicholson is an orthopedic surgeon in Hammond, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
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Where can I find Dr. Nicholson?
Dr. Nicholson is listed at 42078 VETERANS AVENUE SUITE G, Hammond, LA 70403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Nicholson?
The number on file is (985) 542-7177. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Nicholson?
Dr. Nicholson's National Provider Identifier is 1124417373. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Nicholson's medical education?
Dr. Nicholson attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How much experience does Dr. Nicholson have?
Dr. Nicholson has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
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What is Dr. Nicholson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nicholson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (985) 542-7177
- Email not available
Practice Locations
42078 VETERANS AVENUE SUITE G
Hammond, LA 70403
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,235 services · 256 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
16 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
593 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
591 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
22 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Other orthopedic surgeons in Hammond 8
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Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
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Class of 1982 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
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