Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Elmar Malek, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1295239598
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3626 Ruffin RD
San Diego, CA 921231810
(858) 565-9666

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 23, 2022
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A166888

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295239598. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
83
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$5,207
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 22 22 $45
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 21 21 $14
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 16 16 $176
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 12 12 $62
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 12 12 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 160 peers in San Diego Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$122
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $121.84

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$122

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Elmar Malek's medical specialty?
Dr. Elmar Malek practices Anesthesiology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Elmar Malek practice?
Dr. Elmar Malek practices at 3626 Ruffin RD, San Diego, CA 921231810. Office phone: 8585659666.
What is Dr. Elmar Malek's NPI?
Dr. Elmar Malek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295239598, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elmar Malek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elmar Malek accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elmar Malek commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.