Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Oster, M.D., PH.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1215073689
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9415 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 822-3177
fax (858) 822-3169

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 16, 2021
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A103897

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215073689. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
36
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$3,342
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 36 15 $93

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in La Jolla Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$239
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech, INC. 1 $135.43
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 1 $103.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$239

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
69
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$3,535
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 36 12 $420
Cyclosporine Generic 19 0 $2,880
Timolol Maleate Generic 14 0 $234

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stephen Oster's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Oster practices Ophthalmology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Stephen Oster practice?
Dr. Stephen Oster practices at 9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037. Office phone: 8588223177.
What is Dr. Stephen Oster's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Oster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215073689, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Oster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Oster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Oster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.