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DR. MICHAEL RUSH LERNER M.D
NPI 1538314141
Dermatology in San Diego, CA

Active since November 24, 2008PECOS Enrolled
2881 4TH AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(858) 759-6166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Rush Lerner M.d NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MICHAEL RUSH LERNER M.D (NPI 1538314141) is an individual dermatology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G86296) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538314141
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL RUSH LERNERCredential: M.D
Location Address2881 4TH AVESan Diego, CA 92103-6207
Mailing AddressPo Box 827Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-0827 · (858) 353-7247
Phone(858) 759-6166
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 24, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2012
✔ NPI 1538314141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G86296
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
2881 4TH AVE, San Diego, CA 92103
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare OSCAR/certificationBE225YCA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Michael Rush Lerner M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Lerner reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Regents Of The University Of California
1.3 mi
Dermatology
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427176221 (800) 926-8273

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. CHARLES MARSHAL SEVADJIAN MD
Dermatology
2881 4TH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 291-8292
DERMATOLOGY SURGICAL AND MEDICAL, APC
Dermatology
2881 4TH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 291-8292

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Lerner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Lerner is 1538314141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 24, 2008.

Where is Michael Lerner located?

Michael Lerner practices at 2881 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (858) 759-6166.

What is Michael Lerner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Michael Lerner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Lerner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Lerner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Lerner reassigns Medicare benefits to Regents Of The University Of California (San Diego, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Lerner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Lerner was last updated on June 29, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.