Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Hospitalist Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1831577626
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9898 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 920371205
(858) 824-5115
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 16, 2025
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A145679 · Florida #ME161797

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831577626. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,480
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,475
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 297 279 $21
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 217 217 $14
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 201 170 $8
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 190 177 $30
93295 Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 108 103 $36
93298 Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days 65 54 $26
G2066 Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec 63 54 $36
93280 Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 59 58 $77
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 56 55 $175
93286 Programming of single, dual, or multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system before or after surgery 49 25 $41

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in La Jolla Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 188. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,772
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 15 $3,422.05
Biosense Webster, INC. 3 $157.17
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $123.16
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 1 $70.10

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$3,230
Food and Beverage
$542

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
50
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$18,588
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 28 13 $18,082
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 22 15 $506

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk's medical specialty?
Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk practice?
Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk practices at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205. Office phone: 8588245115.
What is Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk's NPI?
Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831577626, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christoffel van Niekerk commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (HCPCS 93296); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.