Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kelly Bethel, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1174598403
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 554-8605
Mailing address
File# 54433
Los Angeles, CA 900740001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 30, 2009
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G78019
Medicaid
CA #00G780190

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174598403. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,189
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$101,275
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
84165 Protein measurement, serum 768 675 $18
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) 504 446 $18
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid 253 250 $18
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration 214 211 $18
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 186 28 $43
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 124 18 $29
88374 Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure 113 20 $63
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 110 104 $25
88374 Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure 110 16 $44
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 107 22 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in La Jolla Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kelly Bethel's medical specialty?
Dr. Kelly Bethel practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Kelly Bethel practice?
Dr. Kelly Bethel practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371027. Office phone: 8585548605.
What is Dr. Kelly Bethel's NPI?
Dr. Kelly Bethel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174598403, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kelly Bethel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kelly Bethel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kelly Bethel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Protein measurement, serum (HCPCS 84165); Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) (HCPCS 86334); Protein measurement, body fluid (HCPCS 84166). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.