Physician Profile
Gregory R Polston, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Polston
Based in La Jolla, CA, Gregory R Polston, MD is listed in the NPI registry under anesthesiology. Gregory graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1989. Gregory is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology — pain medicine. Medicare claims data shows Gregory provided 674 services to 530 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (619) 543-3162
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3600 GILMAN DR UCSD DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
La Jolla, CA 92093
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
674 services · 530 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
64 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
39 |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
35 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
31 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
29 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
28 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
26 |
| Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62321 |
24 |
| Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64490 |
15 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
15 |
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 anesthesiology specialists in La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Polston?
Dr. Polston is an anesthesiology in La Jolla, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Polston's address?
Dr. Polston is listed at 3600 GILMAN DR UCSD DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, La Jolla, CA 92093. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Polston?
The number on file is (619) 543-3162. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Polston?
Dr. Polston's National Provider Identifier is 1891719233. 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 Dr. Polston train?
Dr. Polston attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Polston have?
Dr. Polston has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Polston perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Polston performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance and injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Polston's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Polston. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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