Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 554-9559
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,172 services · 374 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
96 |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
81 |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
27 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
16 |
| Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J9271 |
4,400 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | Drug given | J1626 |
171 |
| Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg | Drug given | J3489 |
64 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Drug given | J9217 |
42 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
206 |
| 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 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
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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 — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kosty's specialty?
Dr. Kosty is a cancer specialist in La Jolla, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Hematology & Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kosty?
Dr. 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 Dr. Kosty?
The number on file is (858) 554-9559. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kosty?
Dr. 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 Dr. Kosty have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Kosty known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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
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