Active NPI 1346350766 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David W. Wetherhold , MD

Internal Medicine • La Jolla, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Wetherhold, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in La Jolla, CA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1991, Dr. Wetherhold delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9898 GENESEE AVE.

Dr. Wetherhold is affiliated with Scripps Health and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient outpatient office visit, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9898 Genesee Ave

La Jolla, CA 920371205

Telephone 8588245383

Fax 8589643125

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scripps Health Facility NPI 1972054534

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in La Jolla, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

170 Specialists

Practicing in La Jolla, CA (18502 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

30.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wetherhold (35 Years) 35 Yrs

La Jolla Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	158	92	$59.29	$16.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	74	$350.30	$137.09
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	68	68	$358.80	$138.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	54	$248.45	$97.53
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	27	21	$491.28	$191.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	77	$350.30	$137.00
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	62	62	$358.80	$138.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	25	$248.45	$97.07
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	15	15	$45.00	$32.93
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	15	15	$191.24	$71.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	140	83	$350.34	$138.70
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	59	59	$358.64	$142.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	40	$248.32	$96.53
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	37	37	$45.00	$32.67
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	32	32	$192.57	$69.77
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	15	13	$145.70	$57.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
0002A Intramuscular administration of single severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) vaccine, mrna-lnp, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3ml dosage, diluent reconstituted; second dose	1,620	1,620	$85.17	$31.45
0001A Intramuscular administration of single severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) vaccine, mrna-lnp, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3ml dosage, diluent reconstituted; first dose	1,598	1,598	$50.82	$18.77
0011A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml1st	678	678	$50.82	$18.74
0012A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml2nd	674	674	$85.17	$30.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	81	$349.36	$139.71
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	69	69	$45.00	$18.69
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	57	57	$356.17	$143.25
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	43	43	$179.77	$64.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	24	$245.32	$99.04
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	25	25	$182.28	$66.43
0031A Adm sarscov2 vac ad26 .5ml	17	17	$85.17	$30.92
0003A Adm sarscov2 30mcg/0.3ml 3rd	14	14	$120.00	$44.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	56	$294.25	$115.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	62	$203.30	$79.64
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	58	58	$45.00	$17.36
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	55	55	$117.70	$60.65
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	46	46	$314.68	$124.67
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	12	12	$45.00	$17.48
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	12	12	$269.79	$115.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	70	$289.48	$113.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	73	$198.58	$77.64
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	59	59	$311.49	$122.43
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	37	37	$49.35	$17.33
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	36	35	$59.69	$17.33
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	31	31	$106.42	$54.39
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	27	27	$209.67	$106.61
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	11	11	$23.91	$9.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	85	$194.00	$76.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	70	$286.00	$111.89
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	50	49	$102.60	$50.91
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	50	49	$68.00	$21.04
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	45	45	$313.00	$122.57
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	31	31	$68.00	$21.47
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	25	14	$144.00	$56.53
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	16	16	$193.00	$105.59
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	15	15	$396.00	$196.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	189	145	$283.00	$109.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	97	$193.00	$76.04
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	43	43	$307.00	$120.45
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	32	31	$68.00	$26.06
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	32	32	$68.00	$26.85
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	31	31	$90.00	$47.25
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	20	20	$301.50	$178.22
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	11	11	$177.00	$96.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-08

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License CA G76217

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scripps Health

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 920371027

Phone: 8585548122

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

5 Associated Practitioners

Katie Trecroce , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033843982

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Rhona Fink , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1124029830

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Paige Squiller , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1306374012

Physician Assistant

Dr. Brandon Ciaudelli , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1346746948

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. William Stendardi , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1730542291

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2020

Registered at 9898 GENESEE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 920371205 (Tel: 8588245383)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2020

Registered at 10790 RANCHO BERNARDO RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 921275705 (Tel: 8588245383)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 920371027 (Tel: 8585547962)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 54433 FILE, LOS ANGELES, CA 900740001 (Tel: 8587845767)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID WETHERHOLD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #G76217 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346350766

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 30, 2006

Last Update: January 08, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd

San Diego, CA 921275705

Phone: 8588245383

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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