Provider Profile
Steven J. Plantz, P.A.-C.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Steven Plantz
Steven J. Plantz, P.A.-C. is a physician assistant practicing in La Jolla, CA. Medicare claims data shows Steven provided 11,940 services to 1,220 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Contact Information
- (858) 554-7988
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,940 services · 1,220 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
254 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
28 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
8,000 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg | Drug given | J0665 |
2,870 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
127 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
367 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
253 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
25 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Other physician assistants in La Jolla 6
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Steven J. Plantz specialize in?
Steven J. Plantz is a physician assistant in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Steven J. Plantz located?
Steven J. Plantz 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
What is Steven J. Plantz's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 554-7988. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Steven J. Plantz?
Steven J. Plantz's National Provider Identifier is 1326019795. 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 Steven J. Plantz have?
Steven J. Plantz 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 does Steven J. Plantz do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven J. Plantz performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection into tendon or ligament and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Steven J. Plantz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven J. Plantz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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