Amy Lightner, MD
NPI 1518283662 · Surgery Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amy Lightner, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1518283662).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518283662
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A111739 (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
16 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
167 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 57 | $177 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 36 | $80 |
| Removal of External Hemorrhoids By Rubber Banding46221 | 21 | $313 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $130 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 18 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$521 across 8 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
- 2010-04-14
- Last updated
- 2023-06-12
- Certified
- 2023-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amy Lightner's NPI number?
- Amy Lightner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518283662, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amy Lightner's specialty?
- Amy Lightner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Amy Lightner located?
- Amy Lightner's practice location on file with NPPES is 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1035.
- What is Amy Lightner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amy Lightner is (858) 554-8984.
- Does Amy Lightner accept Medicare?
- Amy Lightner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amy Lightner's NPI active?
- Yes — Amy Lightner's NPI (1518283662) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.