Robert A. Bonakdar, M.D.

Pain Medicine

Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT

(858) 554-3300La Jolla, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Robert a. Bonakdar, M.D. has been part of the La Jolla medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Nevada School of Medicine graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.

1 of 47 Pain Medicine providers in CASee all Pain Medicine in La Jolla28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2836dNPPES updated 2018-07-31 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Fax: (858) 784-5933
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

116

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescriptions Written

35

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5k

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
72%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
57%

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

Anxiety Disorders
41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Osteoporosis
34%

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

Depression
33%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$16 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Robert a. Bonakdar'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 · 1998

    University of Nevada School of Medicine

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.

Taxonomy: 208VP0000X

Education & Training

University of Nevada School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Robert a. Bonakdar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert a. Bonakdar for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Robert a. Bonakdar

NPI records show Dr. Bonakdar as active with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 554-3300.

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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