Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1457315178
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 554-7989
fax (858) 784-5960 - Mailing address
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10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 7, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A75723
- Medicaid
- CA #00A757230
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457315178. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,087
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$246,152
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 900 | 250 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 500 | 343 | $97 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 211 | 162 | $57 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 208 | 150 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 198 | 185 | $137 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 194 | 133 | $52 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 187 | 187 | $119 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 129 | 129 | $176 | |
93005 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | 94 | 92 | $7 | |
20526 |
Injection of carpal tunnel | 68 | 58 | $100 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in La Jolla Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,204
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linvatec Corporation | 3 | $557.29 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $144.90 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $138.04 | |
| Skeletal Dynamics INC | 1 | $131.25 | |
| Ensemble Orthopedics, INC | 1 | $82.97 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $64.78 | |
| Sonex Health, INC. | 1 | $63.09 | |
| Elevate Surgical Co | 1 | $21.31 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
105
Patients
46
Total drug cost
$1,342
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 33 | 22 | $340 |
| Cefadroxil | Generic | 29 | 24 | $289 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 17 | 0 | $450 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 15 | 0 | $149 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 11 | 0 | $114 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli's medical specialty?
Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli practice?
Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371027. Office phone: 8585547989.
What is Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli's NPI?
Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457315178, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection into tendon or ligament (HCPCS 20550). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.