Amy Christine Almaraz Nielsen, D.O.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Amy Christine Almaraz Nielsen is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Amy Christine Almaraz Nielsen, D.O. in person in La Jolla or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 20 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.8/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 254dNPPES updated 2025-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 530, La Jolla, CA 92037-1213
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202378.8/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
427
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
281
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,684
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.07M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.6k received from industry
171 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Amy Christine Almaraz Nielsen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 10, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, Carlsbad, CA 92011-4219
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194088
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Amy Christine Almaraz Nielsen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Jolla required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Amy Christine Almaraz Nielsen
Dr. Nielsen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 631-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Amy Christine Almaraz Nielsen
Practice Location
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 530, La Jolla, CA 92037-1213
Mailing Address
6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, Carlsbad, CA 92011-4219
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