Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stuart Bursten, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Vista, CA

  • NPI 1164494696
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
204 S Santa Fe Ave
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 941-8888
fax (858) 795-1195
Additional location
1031 Keith Dr
Perry, GA 310692948
(478) 987-7164
Additional location
165 Emery Hwy Ste 100
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 741-2150
fax (478) 741-2208
Show 2 more locations
Additional location
2400 Bellevue RD Ste 29B
Dublin, GA 310212874
(478) 272-9688
Additional location
292 Industrial Blvd
Hawkinsville, GA 310368034
(478) 892-8010
Mailing address
9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 320
La Jolla, CA 92037

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 1, 2022
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G86125

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164494696. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
226
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$23,644
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 134 38 $139
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 47 26 $98
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 45 26 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$42
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $27.89
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $14.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$42

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,433
Patients
505
Total drug cost
$168,167
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 137 29 $143,548
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 127 42 $1,812
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 127 47 $2,247
Metformin Hcl Generic 115 39 $1,434
Celecoxib Generic 112 41 $5,173
Trazodone Hcl Generic 112 37 $1,545
Lisinopril Generic 95 32 $643
Valsartan Generic 95 33 $4,255
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 89 36 $2,974
Amitriptyline Hcl Generic 81 30 $1,151

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stuart Bursten's medical specialty?
Dr. Stuart Bursten practices Internal Medicine Physician in Vista, CA.
Where does Dr. Stuart Bursten practice?
Dr. Stuart Bursten practices at 204 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084. Office phone: 7609418888.
What is Dr. Stuart Bursten's NPI?
Dr. Stuart Bursten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164494696, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stuart Bursten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stuart Bursten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stuart Bursten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.