Hussam Mihtar, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Hussam Mihtar is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 38 years in psychiatry & neurology, Hussam Mihtar, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in San Diego. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 38 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
8899 University Center Ln Ste 170, San Diego, CA 92122-1009
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
47
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,042
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $25k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$12 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Hussam Mihtar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Hussam Mihtar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hussam Mihtar for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to San Diego 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 Hussam Mihtar
Dr. Mihtar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 453-4441.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hussam Mihtar
Practice Location
8899 University Center Ln Ste 170, San Diego, CA 92122-1009
Mailing Address
8899 University Center Ln Ste 170, San Diego, CA 92122-1009
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