Active NPI 1992770184 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael J. Botte , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • La Jolla, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Botte, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in La Jolla, CA. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1979, Dr. Botte delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD.

Dr. Botte is affiliated with Scripps Health and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

La Jolla, CA 920371027

Telephone 8585549838

Fax 8587845933

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scripps Clinic Medical Group Facility NPI 1952386443

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

47 Yrs +23.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

56 Specialists

Practicing in La Jolla, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Botte (47 Years) 47 Yrs

La Jolla Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 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
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	85	39	$491.28	$191.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	40	$350.30	$136.66
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	26	11	$102.00	$49.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	18	$248.45	$97.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	67	38	$491.28	$186.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	36	$350.30	$136.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	22	$248.45	$95.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$452.88	$167.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	78	43	$490.79	$194.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	37	$350.34	$137.06
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	39	14	$102.00	$44.55
29405 Application of short leg cast	38	12	$315.59	$85.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	29	$248.40	$98.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	64	37	$485.69	$195.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	29	$348.84	$140.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	18	$246.46	$99.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	11	$273.40	$69.68

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	78	42	$294.25	$116.93
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	66	44	$394.25	$156.79
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	33	11	$8.11	$3.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	24	$203.30	$80.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	12	$249.94	$62.03
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	19	11	$209.26	$49.20

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	94	50	$289.51	$114.31
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	72	42	$386.44	$152.57
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	47	12	$102.00	$41.71
29405 Application of short leg cast	43	12	$218.49	$80.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	22	$198.27	$76.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$434.00	$171.52

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	101	44	$285.94	$111.72
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	99	54	$383.96	$148.93
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	46	13	$102.00	$39.01
29405 Application of short leg cast	44	11	$220.00	$76.82
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	35	11	$319.00	$122.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	21	$194.00	$76.41
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	19	16	$6.00	$4.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$433.00	$170.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	80	46	$380.00	$148.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	39	$283.00	$109.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	24	$193.00	$73.34
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	13	$158.00	$55.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA G44325

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G443250 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scripps Health

9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205

Phone: 8586264123

Scripps Health

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 920371027

Phone: 8585549100

Scripps Health

9896 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205

Phone: 8586264123

Scripps Health

9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205

Phone: 8584559100

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 920371027 (Tel: 8585549838)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at FILE# 54433, LOS ANGELES, CA 900740001 (Tel: 8587845906)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL BOTTE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G44325 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992770184

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 21, 2006

Last Update: July 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

File# 54433

Los Angeles, CA 900740001

Phone: 8587845906

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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