Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Timothy Peppers, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Encinitas, CA

  • NPI 1437241981
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
320 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 308
Encinitas, CA 920245138
(760) 230-5188
fax (760) 230-5203
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 3, 2020
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G77254
Medicaid
CA #GR0093170

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437241981. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
865
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$216,910
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 344 219 $136
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 108 108 $177
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 99 87 $190
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 58 46 $97
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 50 29 $255
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 27 13 $387
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 26 26 $120
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 24 24 $807
22558 Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 21 21 $696
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 19 19 $1,580

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Encinitas Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$164
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Carlsmed, INC. 1 $145.31
Pfizer INC. 1 $18.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$164

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
150
Patients
56
Total drug cost
$1,653
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 70 32 $709
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 27 13 $412
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 24 0 $325
Tramadol Hcl Generic 16 0 $69
Methylprednisolone Generic 13 11 $138

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Timothy Peppers's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy Peppers practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Encinitas, CA.
Where does Dr. Timothy Peppers practice?
Dr. Timothy Peppers practices at 320 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 920245138. Office phone: 7602305188.
What is Dr. Timothy Peppers's NPI?
Dr. Timothy Peppers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437241981, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy Peppers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Peppers accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy Peppers commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.