Susanne Bernadette Nicholas, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Susanne Bernadette Nicholas is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(310) 825-6301Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Susanne Bernadette Nicholas, MD has been part of the Los Angeles medical community since 2006 in group practice. She graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Los Angeles37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5793dNPPES updated 2010-07-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 Medical Plaza #365,530,420,120, Los Angeles, CA 90095

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

41

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

23

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

136

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $46k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Arthritis
56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
54%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
32%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$12.8k received from industry

17 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Susanne Bernadette Nicholas's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

  2. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5632

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191326

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Susanne Bernadette Nicholas

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Susanne Bernadette Nicholas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — 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 Susanne Bernadette Nicholas

NPI records show Dr. Nicholas as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 825-6301.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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