Ronald Mathiasen, MD

Otolaryngology

Ronald Mathiasen is an Otolaryngology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(858) 621-4090San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ronald Mathiasen, MD practices as part of a group otolaryngology specialist practice in San Diego, CA. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 233 Otolaryngology providers in CASee all Otolaryngology in San Diego30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4716dNPPES updated 2013-06-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10670 Wexford St, San Diego, CA 92131-3940

Fax: (858) 621-4044
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

73.62/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

12.55%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)

12.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

94

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

76

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

247

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $8k

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.

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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$168 received from industry

3 transactions 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 Ronald Mathiasen'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 · 1996

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 181332

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Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Ronald Mathiasen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ronald Mathiasen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Ronald Mathiasen

Dr. Mathiasen 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: (858) 621-4090.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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