Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Roderick Comunale, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · National City, CA

  • NPI 1568462109
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
502 Euclid Ave Ste 205
National City, CA 919502993
(858) 551-0276
fax (858) 454-8796
Mailing address
Po Box 1188
La Jolla, CA 920381188

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 1, 2024
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A43885
Medicaid (2)
CA #00A438850 · CA #00A438851

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568462109. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,110
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$384,849
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 1,273 84 $123
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 433 53 $363
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 207 49 $137
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 124 71 $179
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 60 12 $304
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $177

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 230. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$112
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Vifor Pharma, Inc. 1 $60.58
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 1 $21.04
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $15.79
Ardelyx, Inc. 1 $14.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$112

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
947
Patients
109
Total drug cost
$250,275
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) Brand 146 0 $20,754
Losartan Potassium Generic 94 14 $2,120
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 89 17 $1,168
Carvedilol Generic 86 18 $937
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 86 20 $29,308
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 73 15 $974
Veltassa (Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex) Brand 65 14 $82,568
Furosemide Generic 60 11 $523
Renvela (Sevelamer Carbonate) Brand 42 0 $101,958
Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) Brand 40 0 $2,350

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Roderick Comunale's medical specialty?
Dr. Roderick Comunale practices Nephrology Physician in National City, CA.
Where does Dr. Roderick Comunale practice?
Dr. Roderick Comunale practices at 502 Euclid Ave Ste 205, National City, CA 919502993. Office phone: 8585510276.
What is Dr. Roderick Comunale's NPI?
Dr. Roderick Comunale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568462109, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Roderick Comunale accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Roderick Comunale accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Roderick Comunale commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.