Physician Profile
David Scott Michelson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Michelson
Based in La Jolla, CA, David Scott Michelson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows David provided 3,323 services to 1,662 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 457-3050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9834 GENESEE AVE SUITE 200
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,323 services · 1,662 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
26 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
23 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
40 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
815 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
292 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
268 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
128 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
122 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
103 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
81 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Michelson specialize in?
Dr. Michelson is an eye doctor in La Jolla, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Michelson located?
Dr. Michelson is listed at 9834 GENESEE AVE SUITE 200, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Michelson's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 457-3050. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Michelson?
Dr. Michelson's National Provider Identifier is 1013063437. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How much experience does Dr. Michelson have?
Dr. Michelson has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Michelson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Michelson performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Michelson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Michelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.