Individual provider

Nathaniel Schuster, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Neurology Physician Medicare enrolled

Nathaniel Schuster, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in San Diego, CA, registered under NPI 1861781205. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
A125798 CA Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician primary
A125798 CA Neurology Physician

This provider holds licence A125798 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Neurology
PAC ID
4385924273
Enrollment ID
I20170908003000

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Neurology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Pain Medicine covers

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207LP2900X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Anesthesiology Pain Medicine

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207LP2900X Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Pain Medicine A125798 CA primary
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology A125798 CA

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1861781205 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateApr 6, 2011
Last updatedAug 21, 2017
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-5754
Mailing address PO BOX 232410
San Diego, CA 92193
This record was last updated on Aug 21, 2017, roughly 9 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1861781205 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 5 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 8 6 1 7 8 1 2 0
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 3 1 5 8 2 2 0

Sum = 55 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1861781205?
NPI 1861781205 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Nathaniel Schuster, M.D. in San Diego, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Pain Medicine cover?
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
How do I contact Nathaniel Schuster, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (619) 543-5754, last updated Aug 21, 2017. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Nathaniel Schuster, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1861781205 a valid number?
Yes. 1861781205 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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