Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Kelso, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology Physician (CMS: Allergy/Immunology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1720066970
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3811 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 921303318
(858) 764-9010
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 30, 2019
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207K00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G54197

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720066970. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,296
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$173,530
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2357 Injection, omalizumab, 5 mg 3,529 19 $33
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract 1,510 41 $4
95165 Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens 506 24 $16
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 184 39 $15
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen 169 51 $14
95115 Professional service for single injection of allergen 76 24 $12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 69 51 $97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 46 46 $120
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 46 46 $174
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 42 35 $30

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in San Diego Allergy & Immunology Physician, average services per provider: 469. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$389
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genzyme Corporation 7 $214.94
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $138.57
Csl Behring 1 $21.23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $14.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$389

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
365
Patients
199
Total drug cost
$76,033
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Azelastine Hcl Generic 82 43 $4,315
Azithromycin Generic 52 48 $280
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 50 22 $3,302
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 38 15 $30,414
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 30 11 $33,164
Atovaquone-Proguanil Hcl (Atovaquone/Proguanil Hcl) Brand 26 24 $2,723
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 25 12 $835
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 16 11 $623
Montelukast Sodium Generic 16 0 $217
Omeprazole Generic 15 0 $115

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Kelso's medical specialty?
Dr. John Kelso practices Allergy & Immunology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. John Kelso practice?
Dr. John Kelso practices at 3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 921303318. Office phone: 8587649010.
What is Dr. John Kelso's NPI?
Dr. John Kelso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720066970, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Kelso accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Kelso accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Kelso commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, omalizumab, 5 mg (HCPCS J2357); Test for allergy using allergenic extract (HCPCS 95004); Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (HCPCS 95165). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.