Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bruce Covner, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1720072192
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 355
La Jolla, CA 920371224
(858) 202-0011
fax (858) 202-0055

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 19, 2010
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G45620

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720072192. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
567
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$65,516
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 247 117 $123
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 106 74 $130
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 81 55 $82
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 61 60 $119
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 45 45 $132
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 16 16 $92
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 11 11 $4

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in La Jolla Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
700
Patients
160
Total drug cost
$12,174
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 144 38 $1,585
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 76 23 $1,394
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 73 25 $610
Valsartan Generic 57 18 $2,677
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 44 0 $398
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 43 16 $950
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 41 16 $731
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 36 13 $565
Alprazolam Generic 31 0 $276
Metformin Hcl Generic 31 0 $367

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bruce Covner's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Covner practices Internal Medicine Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Bruce Covner practice?
Dr. Bruce Covner practices at 9850 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371224. Office phone: 8582020011.
What is Dr. Bruce Covner's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Covner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720072192, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Covner accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Bruce Covner does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Covner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.