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- 9850 Genesee Ave, Ste 560, La Jolla, CA 92037
About Dr. Brewster
Based in La Jolla, CA, Scot A. Brewster, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Scot graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in 1982. Scot is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Scot provided 125 services to 125 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, and interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart. NPI 1568469815 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (858) 455-6330
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9850 GENESEE AVE STE 560
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic 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.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
125 services · 125 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
31 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33405 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | Treatment | 93314 |
22 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
50 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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 thoracic surgery specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in La Jolla 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Brewster?
Dr. Brewster is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Brewster's address?
Dr. Brewster is listed at 9850 Genesee Ave Ste 560, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brewster?
The number on file is (858) 455-6330. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Brewster?
Dr. Brewster's National Provider Identifier is 1568469815. 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. Brewster train?
Dr. Brewster attended Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Brewster have?
Dr. Brewster has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Brewster perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brewster performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery and replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine; provides treatments such as interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Brewster's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Brewster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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