Luke Nicholson, M.D.
Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Luke Nicholson is a Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Luke Nicholson, M.D. specializes in orthopaedic surgery, serving patients in Los Angeles, CA in group practice. He graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5322
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
306
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
13
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
35
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$27.7k received from industry
55 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Luke Nicholson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Board certified · Sep 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 207XS0106X
Education & Training
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190201
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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 Luke Nicholson for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Luke Nicholson
NPI records show Dr. Nicholson as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (323) 442-5860.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5322
Mailing Address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
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