Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Kuldau, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1568442697
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 554-8880 - Mailing address
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10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 11, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A75102
- Medicaid
- CA #00A751020
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568442697. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
780
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$92,479
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G0500 |
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito | 175 | 170 | $5 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 108 | 91 | $97 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 95 | 95 | $260 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 71 | 71 | $120 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 65 | 63 | $77 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 59 | 55 | $137 | |
G0121 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 36 | 36 | $183 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 31 | 31 | $177 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 26 | 24 | $115 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 22 | 22 | $137 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in La Jolla Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,130
Transactions
94
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 21 | $375.84 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 12 | $328.05 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 8 | $242.68 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 11 | $217.85 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 9 | $195.87 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 8 | $153.84 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 5 | $99.36 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 3 | $78.20 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $68.76 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $52.97 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $49.70 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $47.38 | |
| RedHill Biopharma INC. | 2 | $39.62 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $36.65 | |
| Braintree Laboratories, INC. | 2 | $30.08 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
844
Patients
345
Total drug cost
$232,469
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 284 | 73 | $4,269 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 132 | 129 | $9,299 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) | Brand | 67 | 66 | $1,684 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 60 | 21 | $1,128 |
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 54 | 0 | $123,385 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 54 | 12 | $43,475 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 40 | 0 | $445 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $16,138 |
| Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) | Brand | 26 | 26 | $4,580 |
| Budesonide Ec (Budesonide) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $3,170 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Kuldau's medical specialty?
Dr. John Kuldau practices Gastroenterology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. John Kuldau practice?
Dr. John Kuldau practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371027. Office phone: 8585548880.
What is Dr. John Kuldau's NPI?
Dr. John Kuldau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568442697, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Kuldau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Kuldau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Kuldau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.