George Stuart Mendenhall, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
George Stuart Mendenhall is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in internal medicine, George Stuart Mendenhall, MD is a long-established cardiologist in La Jolla. Trained at Harvard Medical School (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data).
Recent · 60dNPPES updated 2026-03-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 940, La Jolla, CA 92037
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
994
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
267
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,722
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $633k
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.5k received from industry
38 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 2024, attributed to George Stuart Mendenhall's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Harvard Medical School
Board certified · Mar 24, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 940, La Jolla, CA 92037-1220
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194088
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With George Stuart Mendenhall
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with George Stuart Mendenhall for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 George Stuart Mendenhall
Dr. Mendenhall is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 658-0020.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact George Stuart Mendenhall
Practice Location
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 940, La Jolla, CA 92037
Mailing Address
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 940, La Jolla, CA 92037-1220
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