Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nilsa Laborde, M.D.,PH.D

Ph.D. Medical Genetics · Torrance, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4201 TORRANCE BLVD STE 735, Torrance, CA 90503
3105407599
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1225140429 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Laborde from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Laborde

Dr. Nilsa Laborde is a ph.d. medical genetics specialist in Torrance, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Laborde performed 2,410 Medicare services across 908 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Laborde received a total of $1,920 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 35 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ph.d. medical genetics. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Laborde is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 50% volume in CA $1,920 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,410
Medicare services
Top 50% in CA for ph.d. medical genetics
908
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~127 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes
This service involves 30 minutes of personal care management by a qualified healthcare professional for a patient with a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month.
817 $64 $94
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
256 $102 $200
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
224 $148 $250
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
188 $12 $45
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes 136 $228 $350
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
132 $74 $145
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
109 $8 $65
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month
This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions.
90 $54 $75
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
57 $0 $65
Blood glucose level test
A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood.
55 $4 $22
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
54 $3 $65
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
52 $140 $250
Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes
A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually.
49 $28 $75
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
38 $12 $125
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
34 $103 $150
Balance testing with recording
A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing.
32 $86 $140
Chronic care management, first 30 minutes
This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month.
28 $72 $100
Methocarbamol injection, up to 10 ml
A healthcare provider administers methocarbamol via injection in a volume of up to 10 milliliters.
24 $5 $75
Online digital evaluation and management service, nonphysician professional
An online digital evaluation and management service provided by a nonphysician professional for up to 7 days, requiring at least 21 minutes of total time.
23 $24 $45
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
12 $76 $200
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$1,920
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $320/year across 6 years
Top 40% in CA for ph.d. medical genetics
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
35
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,920 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$24
2022
$313
2021
$48
2020
$250
2019
$285
2018
$999

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Amgen Inc.
$393
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$369
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$310
Novo Nordisk Inc
$236
Allergan, Inc.
$125
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$116
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$110
Exactech, Inc.
$106
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$106
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 55.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · EVENITY · Equinoxe · FARXIGA · JANUVIA · Ozempic · PENNSAID · Prolia · Repatha · Rybelsus · STEGLATRO · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ph.d. medical geneticses within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MED CTR TORRANCE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Laborde is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Laborde experienced with principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Laborde performed 817 principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Laborde receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Laborde received a total of $1,920 from 11 companies across 35 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Laborde's costs compare to other ph.d. medical geneticses in Torrance?
Dr. Laborde's average Medicare payment per service is $75. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Laborde) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →