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Ophthalmology

Nicole M. Fuerst, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Nicole M. Fuerst, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1135 S Sunset Ave, Suite 312, West Covina, CA 91790. Phone: (323) 644-4445. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nicole M. Fuerst had 820 Original Medicare patients and 2,902 services. NPI 1871835355. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1135 S Sunset Ave, Suite 312, West Covina, CA 91790 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (323) 644‑4445
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
  • Group practice: Cha Medical and Surgical Group PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nicole M. Fuerst, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nicole M. Fuerst accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole M. Fuerst 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 Nicole M. Fuerst see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 820 Original Medicare patients and 2,902 services for Nicole M. Fuerst. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nicole M. Fuerst's NPI number?
1871835355. 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 Nicole M. Fuerst, 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 patients820
Services billed to Medicare2,902
Different services or procedures56
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)715 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)524 services
  3. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)502 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)153 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)134 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%

Hospitals where Nicole M. Fuerst works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole M. Fuerst 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nicole M. Fuerst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nicole M. Fuerst as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cha Medical and Surgical Group PC11 clinicians in the group
  • David J Fuerst M D Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in California →

Other ophthalmologists in West Covina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Covina, CA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in West Covina →

Other clinicians in Cha Medical and Surgical Group PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPerelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871835355
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians