Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Allergy & Immunology Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1679584486
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9350 Campus Point Dr, Mail Code 0997
La Jolla, CA 920371300
(858) 657-7044
fax (858) 657-7045
Mailing address
2957 Fried Ave
San Diego, CA 921222232

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 11, 2025
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C50307
Medicaid
CA #00C503070

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679584486. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
467
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$59,930
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 303 125 $130
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 58 34 $101
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 57 57 $175
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 38 14 $82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $138

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$64,507
Transactions
94
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 1 $20,000.00
UCB, Inc. 7 $10,809.62
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC 36 $10,544.38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 33 $8,955.01
PFIZER INC. 11 $8,390.82
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 3 $3,646.96
Janssen Global Services, LLC 2 $2,100.00
Eli Lilly and Company 1 $59.74

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$45,802
Honoraria
$6,034
Travel and Lodging
$5,697
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$5,612
Food and Beverage
$1,361

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
707
Patients
124
Total drug cost
$1,120,309
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 146 40 $1,948
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 129 33 $5,423
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 69 21 $4,761
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 48 0 $341,761
Meloxicam Generic 43 16 $528
Celecoxib Generic 35 0 $3,134
Humira Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 32 0 $240,829
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 29 14 $871
Colchicine Generic 28 0 $1,522
Humira (Adalimumab) Brand 28 0 $193,013

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh's medical specialty?
Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh practices Rheumatology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh practice?
Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh practices at 9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 920371300. Office phone: 8586577044.
What is Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh's NPI?
Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679584486, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.