Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nathaniel Schuster, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1861781205
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(619) 543-5754
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 21, 2017
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A125798

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861781205. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
879
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$82,527
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 113 87 $101
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 81 45 $32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 69 46 $101
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 69 50 $149
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 60 60 $138
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 57 36 $123
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 56 44 $102
64405 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve 54 28 $75
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 48 35 $31
64615 Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 38 17 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in San Diego Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 152. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25,288
Transactions
68
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Averitas Pharma INC. 66 $25,156.33
Abbott Laboratories 1 $76.92
Spr Therapeutics, INC 1 $54.93

By nature of payment

Honoraria
$15,138
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$5,233
Travel and Lodging
$3,622
Food and Beverage
$1,296

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
49
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$51,241
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Emgality Pen (Galcanezumab-Gnlm) Brand 25 0 $17,127
Emgality Syringe (Galcanezumab-Gnlm) Brand 12 0 $21,643
Nurtec Odt (Rimegepant Sulfate) Brand 12 0 $12,471

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nathaniel Schuster's medical specialty?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Nathaniel Schuster practice?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 6195435754.
What is Dr. Nathaniel Schuster's NPI?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861781205, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nathaniel Schuster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nathaniel Schuster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nathaniel Schuster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles (HCPCS 20553); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.