Paul Pockros, M.D.
Gastroenterology · La Jolla, CA
Paul Pockros, M.D. is a gastroenterology in La Jolla, CA with about 48 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyGastroenterology
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (1978)
- TelehealthOffers telehealth visits
- Practice size1,446 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~310 patients across 698 services, avg age 73
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 131 | $136 | See prices → |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 79 | $255 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 36 | $97 | See prices → |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 26 | $103 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 23 | $185 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 21 | $105 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 20 | $102 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 18 | $177 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 17 | $186 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 14 | $118 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Scripps Green HospitalScripps Memorial Hospital-EncinitasScripps Memorial Hospital La JollaScripps Mercy Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.