Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maereg Wassie, M.D

Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1730533506
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9898 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 920371205
(858) 824-5222
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 19, 2023
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0011X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A156422

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730533506. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
158
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$11,719
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92928 Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch 42 31 $141
92978 Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel 39 38 $31
93458 Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 32 32 $74
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 16 16 $13
33340 Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist 15 14 $124
93662 Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel with review by radiologist 14 14 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in La Jolla Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$6,299
Transactions
86
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 12 $1,949.14
Boston Scientific Corporation 19 $1,263.45
ShockWave Medical, INC 22 $1,122.90
Abiomed 9 $695.75
Abbott Laboratories 11 $619.73
Teleflex LLC 6 $368.96
Medtronic, INC. 4 $198.98
Biotronik INC. 1 $50.06
Chiesi USA, INC. 1 $22.33
Reflow Medical INC 1 $7.99

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$5,141
Travel and Lodging
$1,158
Education
$1

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
164
Patients
70
Total drug cost
$15,174
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 152 70 $3,183
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 12 0 $11,991

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Maereg Wassie's medical specialty?
Dr. Maereg Wassie practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Maereg Wassie practice?
Dr. Maereg Wassie practices at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205. Office phone: 8588245222.
What is Dr. Maereg Wassie's NPI?
Dr. Maereg Wassie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730533506, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maereg Wassie accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maereg Wassie accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maereg Wassie commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch (HCPCS 92928); Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel (HCPCS 92978); Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist (HCPCS 93458). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.