David Bakal
NPI 1023513983 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Bakal is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1023513983).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023513983
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A164553 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
687 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 169 | $116 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 97 | $177 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 78 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 77 | $136 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 29 | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$247 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1200 Garden View RdEncinitas, CA 92024-2477Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (885) 539-8781
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 4520 Executive DrSan Diego, CA 92121-3018Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-23
- Last updated
- 2026-05-07
- Certified
- 2026-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Bakal's NPI number?
- David Bakal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023513983, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Bakal's specialty?
- David Bakal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Bakal located?
- David Bakal's practice location on file with NPPES is 9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093-1350.
- What is David Bakal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Bakal is (800) 926-8273.
- Does David Bakal accept Medicare?
- David Bakal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Bakal's NPI active?
- Yes — David Bakal's NPI (1023513983) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.