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Diagnostic Radiology

Maurice H. Zissen, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · Encinitas, CA · San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Maurice H. Zissen, MD is a radiologist at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 554-9100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Maurice H. Zissen had 3,722 Original Medicare patients and 51,611 services. NPI 1194049965. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Maurice H. Zissen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Maurice H. Zissen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maurice H. Zissen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Maurice H. Zissen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 3,722 Original Medicare patients and 51,611 services for Maurice H. Zissen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Maurice H. Zissen's NPI number?
1194049965. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Maurice H. Zissen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients3,722
Services billed to Medicare51,611
Different services or procedures130
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)30,751 services
  2. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)15,629 services
  3. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)915 services
  4. Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)492 services
  5. Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)369 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where Maurice H. Zissen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maurice H. Zissen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Maurice H. Zissen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Maurice H. Zissen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in La Jolla

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Scripps Health

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolStanford University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194049965
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians