William D. Fuller, M.D.

Surgery

(858) 554-8984La Jolla, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see William D. Fuller, M.D. in person in La Jolla or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Maryland School of Medicine graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 368 Surgery providers in CASee all Surgery in La Jolla27+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2759dNPPES updated 2018-10-16 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027

Fax: (916) 734-3951
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

125

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

18

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

50

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
70%

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

High Cholesterol
69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
28%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
26%

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

Depression
23%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$348 received from industry

9 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 William D. Fuller'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 · 1999

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

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

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190088

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Virtual Surgery Care With William D. Fuller

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

Schedule a virtual visit with William D. Fuller for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — 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 William D. Fuller

Dr. Fuller is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 554-8984.

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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