Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Erik Kistler, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1952591042
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Ucsd Medical Center, 200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-5297
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 21, 2018
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LC0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A91700 · Massachusetts #233592

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952591042. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
117
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$17,482
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 40 21 $218
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 27 26 $82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 22 22 $134
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 17 17 $179
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 11 11 $51

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Erik Kistler's medical specialty?
Dr. Erik Kistler practices Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Erik Kistler practice?
Dr. Erik Kistler practices at Ucsd Medical Center, San Diego, CA 92103. Office phone: 6195435297.
What is Dr. Erik Kistler's NPI?
Dr. Erik Kistler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952591042, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Erik Kistler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Erik Kistler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Erik Kistler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.