Robert Aureo Zalewski-Zaragoza, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Robert Aureo Zalewski-Zaragoza is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 24 years in psychiatry & neurology, Robert Aureo Zalewski-Zaragoza, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in San Diego. Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (class of 2002), he has been practicing for over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, mood disorders, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1350 Columbia St Unit 800, San Diego, CA 92101-3456
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
17
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
81
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
831
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $140k
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 Depression, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — 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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$615 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Robert Aureo Zalewski-Zaragoza's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
24 years in practice
Experienced
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 California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Robert Aureo Zalewski-Zaragoza
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Aureo Zalewski-Zaragoza for depression management, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — 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 Robert Aureo Zalewski-Zaragoza
Dr. Zalewski-Zaragoza is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 255-1652.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert Aureo Zalewski-Zaragoza
Practice Location
1350 Columbia St Unit 800, San Diego, CA 92101-3456
Mailing Address
1350 Columbia St Unit 800, San Diego, CA 92101-3456
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