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Physician

DOROTHY NICHOLSON, M.D.

Rheumatology

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22304
NPI: 1033298138

Hospital Affiliations

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Common Procedures for Rheumatology

Joint ExaminationJoint Aspiration/InjectionRheumatoid Arthritis ManagementLupus ManagementGout TreatmentBone Density TestingBiologic InfusionAutoimmune Disease Evaluation

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
60.0/100Average
Quality
0.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
100.0

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$325$187$141118
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
$230$200$15327
77080
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
$200$45$4551
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$190$142$105890
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
$129$76$5934
96372
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
$66$16$13215
73100
X-ray of wrist, 2 views
$60$40$3222
J0897
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg
$30$23$183,780
36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
$20$8$813
J3301
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
$10$1$1170

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.