Suraj Arthur Achar, M.D.
Suraj Arthur Achar is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Suraj Arthur Achar, M.D. in person in San Diego or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 33+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the San Diego area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 0968, San Diego, CA 92103
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
153
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,163
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $175k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$299 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Suraj Arthur Achar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190008
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Suraj Arthur Achar for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis 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 Suraj Arthur Achar
Dr. Achar 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) 657-8600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 0968, San Diego, CA 92103
Mailing Address
Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410
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