Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daniel Zelac, M.D.

Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1891709903
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10820 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371036
(858) 554-8646
fax (858) 554-9562
Additional location
10862 Calle Verde
La Mesa, CA 919417340
(619) 660-1810
fax (619) 660-1859
Additional location
3811 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 921303318
(858) 764-3000
fax (858) 764-3299
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
December 29, 2020
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ND0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G85319
Medicaid
CA #00G0853190

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891709903. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,494
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$310,718
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 373 270 $97
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 295 59 $8
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 182 160 $592
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 92 82 $59
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 79 57 $455
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 75 68 $137
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 67 61 $102
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 58 50 $129
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 35 35 $204
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks 34 28 $617

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in La Jolla Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,986
Transactions
73
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 9 $367.93
Abbvie INC. 13 $244.08
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. 6 $234.43
Lilly USA, LLC 6 $169.54
Acera Surgical, INC. 10 $155.43
Genzyme Corporation 5 $146.41
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 8 $135.56
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $124.99
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 4 $97.31
Incyte Corporation 3 $82.75
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $63.09
Dermavant Sciences, INC. 2 $34.96
Ucb, INC. 2 $31.62
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $27.57
Verrica Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $23.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,886
Education
$100

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
469
Patients
286
Total drug cost
$65,653
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 123 105 $562
Minoxidil Generic 68 12 $897
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 56 49 $393
Fluorouracil Generic 43 37 $4,084
Mupirocin Generic 34 28 $302
Finasteride Generic 33 0 $743
Ketoconazole Generic 33 20 $625
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 33 23 $348
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 23 12 $1,526
Otezla (Apremilast) Brand 12 0 $55,730

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Daniel Zelac's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Zelac practices Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Daniel Zelac practice?
Dr. Daniel Zelac practices at 10820 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371036. Office phone: 8585548646.
What is Dr. Daniel Zelac's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Zelac's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891709903, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Zelac accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Zelac accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Zelac commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS 17311). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.