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- 1212 Skylark Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
About Dr. Stainer
Gregory A. Stainer, MD FACS is a healthcare provider in La Jolla, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Gregory trained at Northwestern College of Chiropractic, graduating in 1976. Medicare claims data shows Gregory provided 335 services to 269 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1295729465.
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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
- (661) 717-0237
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1212 SKYLARK DR
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
335 services · 269 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 in La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
Class of 1976 at Northwestern College of Chiropractic 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Stainer?
Dr. Stainer is an eye doctor in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
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What is Dr. Stainer's address?
Dr. Stainer is listed at 1212 Skylark Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stainer?
The number on file is (661) 717-0237. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Stainer?
Dr. Stainer's National Provider Identifier is 1295729465. 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. Stainer train?
Dr. Stainer attended Northwestern College of Chiropractic, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Stainer have?
Dr. Stainer has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Stainer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Stainer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; 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. Stainer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Stainer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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