Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brendan Gaylis, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1184654642
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 554-8959
fax (858) 784-5933
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 11, 2017
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A49668
Medicaid
CA #00A496680

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184654642. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
949
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$149,189
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 199 199 $177
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 140 121 $97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 120 100 $137
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 107 96 $122
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 73 67 $212
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 62 62 $118
15004 Preparation of skin graft site of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less 49 45 $426
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 39 31 $49
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 37 37 $7
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 33 33 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in La Jolla Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$308
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Acera Surgical, INC. 2 $175.31
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 2 $35.17
Eisai INC. 1 $21.94
Optinose US, INC. 1 $21.54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $19.47
Medtronic, INC. 1 $18.51
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA 1 $15.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$308

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
127
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$4,178
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 81 28 $3,392
Dexamethasone Generic 17 0 $483
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Generic 16 0 $69
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 13 0 $235

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brendan Gaylis's medical specialty?
Dr. Brendan Gaylis practices Otolaryngology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Brendan Gaylis practice?
Dr. Brendan Gaylis practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371027. Office phone: 8585548959.
What is Dr. Brendan Gaylis's NPI?
Dr. Brendan Gaylis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184654642, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brendan Gaylis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brendan Gaylis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brendan Gaylis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.