Stephen Unterberg, MD
NPI 1215374210 · Urology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Unterberg, MD is a Urology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1215374210).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215374210
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A133758 (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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,611 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 717 | $18 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Each Additional 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99489 | 569 | $83 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 451 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 425 | $144 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 396 | $71 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 439 | 147 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 308 | 96 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 174 | 46 |
| Estradiol | 139 | 74 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 106 | 70 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 106 | 26 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 105 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,666 across 65 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 (2)
- 1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302Escondido, CA 92029-4113Phone: (760) 743-5111Fax: (858) 429-7934
- 8851 Center Dr Ste 501La Mesa, CA 91942-3033Phone: (619) 697-2456Fax: (858) 429-7930
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-30
- Last updated
- 2020-08-25
- Certified
- 2020-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Unterberg's NPI number?
- Stephen Unterberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215374210, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Unterberg's specialty?
- Stephen Unterberg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Unterberg located?
- Stephen Unterberg's practice location on file with NPPES is 4060 4th Ave Ste 310, San Diego, CA 92103-2120.
- What is Stephen Unterberg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Unterberg is (619) 297-4707.
- Does Stephen Unterberg accept Medicare?
- Stephen Unterberg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Unterberg's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Unterberg's NPI (1215374210) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.