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- 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
About Dr. Smith
Based in La Jolla, CA, David J. Smith, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under emergency medicine. David graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1989. Medicare claims data shows David provided 1,470 services to 1,422 patients. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, and critical care, first 30-74 minutes. NPI 1093749665 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 626-6150
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9888 GENESEE AVE
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine 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
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Bites & Stings
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
- Spider or insect sting reaction
Blood & Circulation
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Dangerously low blood sugar
Environmental
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Poisoning & Environmental
Poisoning & Toxins
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Spine & Back
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Urinary & Kidney
Women's Health
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Airway & Breathing
Anesthesia & Sedation
Breathing & Airway
Critical Care
Diagnostics
- Lumbar puncture
- Rapid blood work
Digestive Care
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart & Diagnostics
Heart Care
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
- Chest Needle Decompression
- Draining lung fluid
Medications
- Emergency epinephrine injection
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Supportive Care
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,470 services · 1,422 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple repair of surface wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | Procedure | 12013 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of chest | Imaging | 76604 |
64 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
394 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only | Treatment | 93042 |
142 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | Treatment | 93308 |
88 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
494 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
163 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
88 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
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 emergency physicians at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other emergency physicians in La Jolla 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Simple repair of surface wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 1
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is David J. Smith?
David J. Smith is an emergency physician in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is David J. Smith's address?
David J. Smith is listed at 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with David J. Smith?
The number on file is (858) 626-6150. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David J. Smith?
David J. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1093749665. 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
Where did David J. Smith train?
David J. Smith attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David J. Smith have?
David J. Smith has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does David J. Smith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, David J. Smith performs procedures including simple repair of surface wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of chest; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and electrocardiogram 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David J. Smith's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David J. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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