Kenneth S. Nitahara, MD
Kenneth S. Nitahara is an Urology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kenneth S. Nitahara, MD has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2007 in group practice. He has been in practice for 34+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1634dNPPES updated 2021-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.81%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
23
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
789
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,668
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $141k
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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 201314
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Urology Care With Kenneth S. Nitahara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth S. Nitahara for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Kenneth S. Nitahara
NPI records show Dr. Nitahara as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 528-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120-2507
Mailing Address
4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120-2507
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