John George Apostolides, M.D.

Plastic Surgery

John George Apostolides is a Plastic Surgery specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(619) 222-3339San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 22 years in plastic surgery, John George Apostolides, M.D. is a long-established plastic surgeon in San Diego. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 39 Plastic Surgery providers in CASee all Plastic Surgery in San Diego22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4710dNPPES updated 2013-07-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1322 Scott St Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92106-2747

Fax: (619) 223-3339
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

25.86%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+20.8 pts)

25.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

91

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

33

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

116

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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.

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 Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Cancer
Higher than avg (+54%)75%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-23%)47%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+12%)30%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$55.5k received from industry

39 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 2024, attributed to John George Apostolides'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 · 2004

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Plastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Taxonomy: 208200000X

Education & Training

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3368 Trumbull St, San Diego, CA 92106-2423

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194088

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Virtual Plastic Surgery Care With John George Apostolides

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John George Apostolides for follow-up consultations, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — 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 John George Apostolides

NPI records show Dr. Apostolides as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 222-3339.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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