Kevin M Fussell, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Kevin M Fussell is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Encinitas, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Patients across CA can see Kevin M Fussell, M.D. in person in Encinitas or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 303dNPPES updated 2025-07-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024-5157
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better47.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-35.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
611
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
286
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,299
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $593k
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$211.1k received from industry
273 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Kevin M Fussell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 23, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 201309
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Kevin M Fussell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kevin M Fussell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Encinitas 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 Kevin M Fussell
Dr. Fussell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Encinitas, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 230-8994.
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 Kevin M Fussell
Practice Location
326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024-5157
Mailing Address
326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024-5157
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