Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Zachary Cohen, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1598021982
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5395 Ruffin RD Ste 204
San Diego, CA 921231338
(858) 571-3630
fax (858) 295-3948
Additional location
5360 Jackson Dr Ste 100
La Mesa, CA 919423012

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 22, 2024
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208VP0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A146733

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598021982. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,545
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$543,110
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 2,688 156 $0
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 2,018 222 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,418 437 $129
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 489 239 $92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 199 199 $168
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 185 121 $0
J7030 Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc 151 104 $2
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 122 88 $111
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 122 80 $259
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 121 80 $466

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in San Diego Pain Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 285. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$6,180
Transactions
204
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 19 $918.78
Medtronic, INC. 13 $909.46
Nevro Corp. 41 $897.20
Abbott Laboratories 14 $728.89
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC 27 $448.55
Curonix LLC 16 $408.43
Nalu Medical, INC. 28 $367.69
Si-Bone, INC. 4 $312.65
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 20 $307.97
Axonics, INC. 3 $289.21
Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. 12 $152.21
Vertos Medical, INC. 2 $140.18
Spr Therapeutics, INC 1 $73.31
Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. 3 $61.25
Saluda Medical Americas, INC. 1 $26.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$5,945
Travel and Lodging
$234

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,260
Patients
632
Total drug cost
$112,533
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 292 149 $7,877
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 176 85 $25,910
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 111 47 $2,073
Gabapentin Generic 99 57 $1,617
Lidocaine Generic 90 63 $5,799
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 70 32 $977
Methocarbamol Generic 62 36 $906
Pregabalin Generic 55 20 $2,762
Belbuca (Buprenorphine Hcl) Brand 50 19 $43,550
Baclofen Generic 46 16 $741

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Zachary Cohen's medical specialty?
Dr. Zachary Cohen practices Pain Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Zachary Cohen practice?
Dr. Zachary Cohen practices at 5395 Ruffin RD Ste 204, San Diego, CA 921231338. Office phone: 8585713630.
What is Dr. Zachary Cohen's NPI?
Dr. Zachary Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598021982, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zachary Cohen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zachary Cohen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zachary Cohen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.