Quick answers
- Does Erik B. Nuckols accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik B. Nuckols accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Erik B. Nuckols see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 57 services for Erik B. Nuckols. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erik B. Nuckols's NPI number?
- 1255408134. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Erik B. Nuckols, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 57 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)44 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes63%
- Heart failure63%
- Arthritis58%
- Chronic kidney disease58%
Hospitals where Erik B. Nuckols works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik B. Nuckols at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050138
Practice locations
Addresses where Erik B. Nuckols is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4725 -4733 Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 783‑4011
- 4733 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027 (213) 667‑4784
- 4867 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 783‑4011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erik B. Nuckols as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255408134 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians