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Pathology

Elina M. Shustef, DO

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Elina M. Shustef, DO is a pathologist at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 554-9100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elina M. Shustef had 2,321 Original Medicare patients and 5,079 services. NPI 1578843678. 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 Elina M. Shustef, 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 Elina M. Shustef accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elina M. Shustef 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 Elina M. Shustef see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,321 Original Medicare patients and 5,079 services for Elina M. Shustef. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elina M. Shustef's NPI number?
1578843678. 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 Elina M. Shustef, 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 patients2,321
Services billed to Medicare5,079
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)3,166 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)639 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)586 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)207 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)124 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 pressure62%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Atrial fibrillation21%
  • Chronic kidney disease20%

Hospitals where Elina M. Shustef works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elina M. Shustef 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 Elina M. Shustef is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elina M. Shustef 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 pathologists 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

CredentialDO
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578843678
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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