Faith H. Barnett, M.D.

Neurological Surgery

Faith H. Barnett is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(858) 554-8920La Jolla, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 36 years in neurological surgery, Faith H. Barnett, M.D. is a long-established neurosurgeon in La Jolla. She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in La Jolla36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3118dNPPES updated 2017-11-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

97

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

16

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

34

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $555

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Cancer
32%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Chronic Kidney Disease
28%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Ischemic Heart Disease
23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.3k received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Faith H. Barnett's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Harvard Medical School

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Harvard Medical School (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd # 4s-205, San Diego, CA 92127-5705

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 200021

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Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Faith H. Barnett

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Faith H. Barnett for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Jolla required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Faith H. Barnett

NPI records show Dr. Barnett as active with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 554-8920.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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