Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sathya Pokala, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Specialist · La Mesa, CA
- NPI 1972523769
- Accepts Medicare
- 47 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8851 Center Dr, Suite #405
La Mesa, CA 919423017
(619) 644-9315
fax (619) 644-9318
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 23, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1979 — 47 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A51070
- Medicaid
- CA #GR0070470
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972523769. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
738
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$72,816
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 289 | 161 | $131 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 98 | 96 | $44 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 98 | 96 | $49 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 98 | 96 | $65 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 80 | 60 | $77 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 63 | 63 | $177 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 12 | 11 | $187 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 174. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,162
Transactions
73
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 19 | $444.43 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 14 | $426.98 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 12 | $280.33 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 3 | $186.37 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 4 | $134.74 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 5 | $106.39 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 1 | $106.19 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 4 | $93.70 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 1 | $87.47 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 3 | $69.63 | |
| Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. | 1 | $50.24 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $47.91 | |
| Insmed, Inc. | 2 | $36.21 | |
| Eisai Inc. | 1 | $26.73 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $23.76 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,689
Patients
530
Total drug cost
$592,373
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 367 | 133 | $10,746 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 347 | 71 | $284,851 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 155 | 57 | $75,806 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 99 | 25 | $62,484 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 90 | 30 | $2,827 |
| Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 84 | 23 | $5,497 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 69 | 25 | $1,076 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 65 | 37 | $610 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 63 | 12 | $43,140 |
| Flovent Hfa (Fluticasone Propionate) | Brand | 62 | 24 | $31,212 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sathya Pokala's medical specialty?
Dr. Sathya Pokala practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Sathya Pokala practice?
Dr. Sathya Pokala practices at 8851 Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 919423017. Office phone: 6196449315.
What is Dr. Sathya Pokala's NPI?
Dr. Sathya Pokala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972523769, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sathya Pokala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sathya Pokala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sathya Pokala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (HCPCS 94060); Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout (HCPCS 94727). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.