Andrew King, M.D.
NPI 1487615886 · Nephrology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew King, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1487615886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487615886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G86102 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,812 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 462 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 284 | $96 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 227 | $80 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 178 | $313 |
| 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 | 170 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 94 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 62 | 25 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 60 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 55 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 55 | 27 |
| Spironolactone | 47 | 26 |
| Spironolact/Hydrochlorothiazidbrand: Spironolactone-Hctz |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82 across 10 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-28
- Last updated
- 2009-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew King's NPI number?
- Andrew King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487615886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew King's specialty?
- Andrew King is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew King located?
- Andrew King's practice location on file with NPPES is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027.
- What is Andrew King's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew King is (858) 554-9765.
- Does Andrew King accept Medicare?
- Andrew King is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew King's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew King's NPI (1487615886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.