Elina Shustef, D.O
NPI 1578843678 · Dermatopathology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elina Shustef, D.O is a Dermatopathology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1578843678).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578843678
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A15510 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
4,905 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 3,146 | $79 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 639 | $103 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 586 | $119 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 207 | $114 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 124 | $49 |
| Antibody Evaluation, Each Additional Single Antibody Stain Procedure88350 | 52 | $52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2011-08-19
- Last updated
- 2019-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elina Shustef's NPI number?
- Elina Shustef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578843678, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elina Shustef's specialty?
- Elina Shustef is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elina Shustef located?
- Elina Shustef's practice location on file with NPPES is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027.
- What is Elina Shustef's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elina Shustef is (858) 554-8605.
- Does Elina Shustef accept Medicare?
- Elina Shustef is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elina Shustef's NPI active?
- Yes — Elina Shustef's NPI (1578843678) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.