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- 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
About Dr. Schuster
Based in San Diego, CA, Nathaniel M. Schuster, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under neurology. Nathaniel graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2011. Nathaniel is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology — pain medicine. Medicare claims data shows Nathaniel provided 914 services to 656 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement. NPI 1861781205 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (619) 543-5754
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
914 services · 656 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
71 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
54 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
46 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
44 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve | Procedure | 64405 |
41 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
39 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | Procedure | 64450 |
35 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into face nerve | Procedure | 64400 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
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 neurologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other neurologists in San Diego 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 4
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nathaniel M. Schuster's specialty?
Nathaniel M. Schuster is a neurologist in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nathaniel M. Schuster?
Nathaniel M. Schuster is listed at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nathaniel M. Schuster?
The number on file is (619) 543-5754. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Nathaniel M. Schuster?
Nathaniel M. Schuster's National Provider Identifier is 1861781205. 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
What is Nathaniel M. Schuster's education?
Nathaniel M. Schuster attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nathaniel M. Schuster have?
Nathaniel M. Schuster has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nathaniel M. Schuster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nathaniel M. Schuster performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles and injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and fluoroscopic 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 Nathaniel M. Schuster's profile verified?
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