Michael Pohlen, MD
NPI 1285130906 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Pohlen, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1285130906).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285130906
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A163881 (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
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,126 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 361 | $9 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 200 | $54 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 170 | $52 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 133 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 116 | $38 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest With Contrast71275 | 69 | $86 |
| Ct Scan of Heart With Evaluation of Blood Vessel Calcium75571 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$168 across 2 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 (6)
- 9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037-1300Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 9400 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92093-2200Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 4445 Magnolia Ave OfcRiverside, CA 92501-4135
- 330 Lewis StSan Diego, CA 92103-2108Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 6655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120-5208Phone: (858) 249-6748Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200Phone: (650) 723-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-02
- Last updated
- 2024-07-09
- Certified
- 2024-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Pohlen's NPI number?
- Michael Pohlen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285130906, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Pohlen's specialty?
- Michael Pohlen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Pohlen located?
- Michael Pohlen's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Michael Pohlen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Pohlen is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Michael Pohlen accept Medicare?
- Michael Pohlen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Pohlen's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Pohlen's NPI (1285130906) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.