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Hand Surgery

Luke T. Nicholson, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · Santa Monica, CA · Glendale, CA · California

Summary

Luke T. Nicholson, MD (Hand Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Los Angeles, CA, Santa Monica, CA and Glendale, CA. NPI 1558771576. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Luke T. Nicholson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
Tufts University School Of Dental MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
USC Care Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Luke T. Nicholson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Luke T. Nicholson at 4 hospitals: Keck Hospital of USC, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Saint John's Health Center and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Luke T. Nicholson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 9 practice locations, including Los Angeles, CA, Pasadena, CA and Beverly Hills, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Luke T. Nicholson's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does Luke T. Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luke T. Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Luke T. Nicholson offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Luke T. Nicholson offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Luke T. Nicholson?
(323) 442-2582, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Luke T. Nicholson's NPI number?
1558771576. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Luke T. Nicholson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luke T. Nicholson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Luke T. Nicholson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Luke T. Nicholson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • USC Care Medical Group Inc1,380 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Dental Medicine
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558771576
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians