Nathaniel Schuster, M.D.
NPI 1861781205 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathaniel Schuster, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1861781205).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861781205
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A125798 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
914 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 | 99 | $99 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 71 | $102 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 60 | $30 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 54 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Galcanezumab-Gnlmbrand: Emgality Pen | 27 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 13 |
| Galcanezumab-Gnlmbrand: Emgality Syringe | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25,288 across 68 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
- 2011-04-06
- Last updated
- 2017-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathaniel Schuster's NPI number?
- Nathaniel Schuster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861781205, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathaniel Schuster's specialty?
- Nathaniel Schuster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathaniel Schuster located?
- Nathaniel Schuster's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Nathaniel Schuster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathaniel Schuster is (619) 543-5754.
- Does Nathaniel Schuster accept Medicare?
- Nathaniel Schuster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathaniel Schuster's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathaniel Schuster's NPI (1861781205) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.