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
- Primary practice
-
502 Euclid Ave Ste 205
National City, CA 919502993
(858) 551-0276
fax (858) 454-8796 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1188
La Jolla, CA 920381188
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.