Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Politoske, MD

Gastroenterology Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1528077740
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8008 Frost St, Ste 200
San Diego, CA 921234205
(858) 292-7527
fax (858) 292-7804

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 10, 2020
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G52965
Medicaid
CA #GR0027570

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528077740. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
555
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$62,433
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 117 111 $5
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 110 79 $135
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 71 70 $112
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 58 48 $97
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 55 55 $75
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 52 51 $260
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 43 41 $192
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $120
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $177
43251 Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 12 11 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in this city , average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
572
Patients
181
Total drug cost
$104,263
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 173 60 $2,918
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 92 28 $1,549
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 74 74 $6,209
Prednisone Generic 31 0 $312
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 27 0 $49,068
Mesalamine Generic 25 0 $23,712
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 19 0 $2,133
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 19 19 $3,220
Azathioprine Generic 18 0 $1,870
Amitriptyline Hcl Generic 17 0 $209

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Politoske's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Politoske practices Gastroenterology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Douglas Politoske practice?
Dr. Douglas Politoske practices at 8008 Frost St, San Diego, CA 921234205. Office phone: 8582927527.
What is Dr. Douglas Politoske's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Politoske's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528077740, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Politoske commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.