Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Amy Lightner, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1518283662
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10710 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371035
(858) 554-8984
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 12, 2023
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A111739

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518283662. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
14
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,675
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $120

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in La Jolla Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$521
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 5 $207.14
Tela Bio, INC. 1 $175.00
Axonics, INC. 1 $117.86
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $20.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$390
Travel and Lodging
$130

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Amy Lightner's medical specialty?
Dr. Amy Lightner practices Surgery Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Amy Lightner practice?
Dr. Amy Lightner practices at 10710 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371035. Office phone: 8585548984.
What is Dr. Amy Lightner's NPI?
Dr. Amy Lightner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518283662, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Amy Lightner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Amy Lightner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Amy Lightner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.