John Lee Otis, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
John Lee Otis is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 55 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Lee Otis, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 55+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1971 and has 55+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4150 Regents Park Row 250, La Jolla, CA 92037-9124
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202320/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-63.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
357
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
247
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,894
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $709k
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 Hypertension, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$98 received from industry
6 transactions 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 John Lee Otis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1971
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
55 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 1971)
Mailing address
1679 E Main St 205, El Cajon, CA 92021-5212
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190011
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John Lee Otis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Lee Otis for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — 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 John Lee Otis
Dr. Otis 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) 457-2180.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Lee Otis
Practice Location
4150 Regents Park Row 250, La Jolla, CA 92037-9124
Mailing Address
1679 E Main St 205, El Cajon, CA 92021-5212
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