Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Milstein, MD

Specialist (CMS: Dermatology) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1922091958
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 56 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7334 Girard Ave, Suite 201
La Jolla, CA 920375141
(858) 454-8811
fax (858) 454-0235

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1970 — 56 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C33686

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922091958. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
881
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$109,281
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 361 183 $97
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 218 128 $189
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 160 108 $109
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 93 46 $57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 32 32 $177
17283 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.1-3.0 cm 17 13 $268

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 4,673. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$271
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 9 $183.07
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 3 $41.48
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $30.84
UCB, Inc. 1 $16.05

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$271

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
239
Patients
143
Total drug cost
$51,735
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 36 20 $1,340
Mupirocin Generic 31 27 $274
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 30 14 $2,085
Ketoconazole Generic 30 15 $792
Hydrocortisone Generic 28 23 $305
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 25 18 $1,784
Cephalexin Generic 17 15 $247
Minocycline Hcl Generic 16 11 $696
Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic 14 0 $269
Dupixent Syringe (Dupilumab) Brand 12 0 $43,944

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Howard Milstein's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Milstein practices Specialist in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Howard Milstein practice?
Dr. Howard Milstein practices at 7334 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 920375141. Office phone: 8584548811.
What is Dr. Howard Milstein's NPI?
Dr. Howard Milstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922091958, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Milstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Milstein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Milstein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths (HCPCS 17004); Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (HCPCS 11102). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.