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
- Primary practice
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10710 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371035
(858) 554-8984 - Mailing address
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10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.