Nelson Soohoo, MD
NPI 1568560258 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Soohoo, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1568560258).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568560258
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A75907 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
52 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $180 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $139–$180 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2010-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Soohoo's NPI number?
- Nelson Soohoo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568560258, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Soohoo's specialty?
- Nelson Soohoo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Soohoo located?
- Nelson Soohoo's practice location on file with NPPES is 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001.
- What is Nelson Soohoo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Soohoo is (310) 319-1234.
- Does Nelson Soohoo accept Medicare?
- Nelson Soohoo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Soohoo's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Soohoo's NPI (1568560258) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.