John Kelso, M.D.
NPI 1720066970 · Allergy & Immunology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Allergy/Immunology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Kelso, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1720066970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720066970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Allergy & Immunology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G54197 (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
2,501 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 999 | $4 |
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 471 | $16 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 292 | $15 |
| Professional Service for Multiple Injections of Allergen95117 | 214 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 120 | $97 |
| Professional Service for Single Injection of Allergen95115 | 100 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 77 | 63 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 75 | 30 |
| Atovaquone/Proguanil Hclbrand: Atovaquone-Proguanil Hcl | 35 | 35 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 34 | 11 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 32 | 14 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 28 | — |
| Prednisone | 25 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$389 across 11 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
- 2006-01-06
- Last updated
- 2019-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Kelso's NPI number?
- John Kelso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720066970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Kelso's specialty?
- John Kelso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Allergy & Immunology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Kelso located?
- John Kelso's practice location on file with NPPES is 3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-3318.
- What is John Kelso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Kelso is (858) 764-9010.
- Does John Kelso accept Medicare?
- John Kelso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Kelso's NPI active?
- Yes — John Kelso's NPI (1720066970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.