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Dr. Gregory Polston, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1891719233
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3600 Gilman Dr, Ucsd Department of Anesthesiology
La Jolla, CA 920930801
(619) 543-3162
fax (907) 743-8284 - Mailing address
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9500 Gilman Dr, Ucsd Department of Anesthesiology
La Jolla, CA 920930801
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 28, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207LP2900X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Alaska #AK4664 · California #G70548
- Medicaid
- AK #MD4216
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891719233. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
652
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$58,991
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 170 | 108 | $101 | |
62323 |
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | 68 | 51 | $103 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 58 | 58 | $138 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 42 | 30 | $52 | |
77002 |
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | 38 | 27 | $28 | |
27096 |
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | 36 | 26 | $107 | |
20611 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 33 | 22 | $75 | |
62321 |
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | 31 | 18 | $111 | |
20553 |
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | 28 | 20 | $38 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 28 | 23 | $68 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in La Jolla Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$77
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $76.91 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$259
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $259 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gregory Polston's medical specialty?
Dr. Gregory Polston practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Gregory Polston practice?
Dr. Gregory Polston practices at 3600 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 920930801. Office phone: 6195433162.
What is Dr. Gregory Polston's NPI?
Dr. Gregory Polston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891719233, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gregory Polston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gregory Polston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gregory Polston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (HCPCS 62323); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.