Physician Profile
Based in Oceanside, CA, Kristen M. Nassery, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Kristen graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2011. Kristen is also listed as specializing in colon & rectal surgery and surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Kristen cared for 147 Medicare patients across 177 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes. NPI 1396059440 identifies this record in the national registry.
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3601 VISTA WAY STE 203
Oceanside, CA 92056
Within General Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Anorectal
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
Gallbladder and biliary
Hernia and abdominal wall
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
Colorectal
Digestive
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
Access and nutrition
Anorectal
Biopsy
Breast surgery
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
Digestive procedures
Endocrine surgery
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
Wound care
177 services · 147 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
38 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
32 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
30 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
22 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
21 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
19 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
15 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Nassery is a general surgeon in Oceanside, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Dr. Nassery is listed at 3601 Vista Way Ste 203, Oceanside, CA 92056. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (760) 724-5352. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Nassery's National Provider Identifier is 1396059440. 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
Dr. Nassery attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Nassery has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nassery performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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