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- La Jolla location main office
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 - San Diego location
15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
About Dr. Kosty
Michael P. Kosty, M.D. practices hematology & oncology in La Jolla, CA. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 5,172 services to 374 patients. The services billed most often include injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801857099.
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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) 554-9559
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
15004 Innovation Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology and Oncology 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
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Advanced Cancers
Blood & Lymph Disorders
Blood Cancers
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hemochromatosis
- High Platelet Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Thick Blood
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
Digestive Cancers
Endocrine Cancers
Endocrine tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
General oncology
Genetic Blood Disorders
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancer
Neurologic Cancers
Oncologic emergencies
Ophthalmologic oncology
Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
Urologic Cancers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Biopsies & Diagnostics
Blood disorder care
Cancer Therapies
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
Consultations
Diagnostic testing
Hematology Treatments
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional oncology
Supportive Cancer Care
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- Pain Management For Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Supportive cancer care
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Chemo brain treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hyperbaric oxygen for radiation damage
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Palliative cancer care
Surgical & Vascular Access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
- PICC line placement coordination
Testing & Genetics
Vascular access care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,172 services · 374 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
96 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
81 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J9271 |
4,400 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | Drug given | J1626 |
171 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg | Drug given | J3489 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Drug given | J9217 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
206 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
69 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Other cancer specialists in La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael P. Kosty's specialty?
Michael P. Kosty is a cancer specialist in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Hematology & Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael P. Kosty?
Michael P. Kosty is listed at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael P. Kosty?
The number on file is (858) 554-9559. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael P. Kosty?
Michael P. Kosty's National Provider Identifier is 1801857099. 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 Michael P. Kosty have?
Michael P. Kosty has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Michael P. Kosty known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael P. Kosty provides treatments such as injection of additional new drug or substance into vein and administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael P. Kosty's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael P. Kosty. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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