Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Buba Marong, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (CMS: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1124523147
- Accepts Medicare
- 8 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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9898 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 920371205
(858) 824-5333 - Mailing address
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10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 17, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RA0001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A187408
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124523147. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
206
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$23,550
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 164 | 57 | $112 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 29 | 29 | $107 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 13 | 13 | $163 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,419
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $229.13 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 10 | $213.12 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $159.60 | |
| Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. | 1 | $148.19 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 5 | $121.08 | |
| Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc. | 3 | $110.99 | |
| Cook Medical LLC | 1 | $107.85 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 5 | $98.02 | |
| LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC. | 2 | $75.73 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, Inc. | 2 | $40.89 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 1 | $40.25 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $24.30 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $17.89 | |
| CVRx, Inc. | 1 | $16.19 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $15.62 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
53
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$9,284
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $8,970 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 14 | 11 | $161 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 13 | 0 | $48 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $106 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Buba Marong's medical specialty?
Dr. Buba Marong practices Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Buba Marong practice?
Dr. Buba Marong practices at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205. Office phone: 8588245333.
What is Dr. Buba Marong's NPI?
Dr. Buba Marong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124523147, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Buba Marong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Buba Marong accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Buba Marong commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.