Dr. Kelly J. Bethel, MD

  • La Jolla, CA
  • Pathologist
NPI1174598403PAC ID5799842118
Medicare services, 2024
4,086
Medicare patients, 2024
1,202
Publications
28
Hospital affiliations
4
Industry payments
$339
Practice address
10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
Practice phone
Call (858) 554-3600
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Primary practice

Scripps Green Hospital

Hospital · La Jolla, California

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Dr. Kelly J. Bethel is a pathologist in La Jolla, California

Dr. Bethel practices at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California, part of Scripps Health.

Dr. Bethel's NPI, 1174598403, was assigned on February 21, 2006. Dr. Bethel graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1991. Dr. Bethel's California license number on file is G78019.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
5799842118
NPI enumeration date
February 21, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(858) 554-3600
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
61
Medical school graduation
1991

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Kelly J. Bethel practices at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California

Dr. Bethel's primary practice is Scripps Green Hospital, at 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 in San Diego County. The practice phone is (858) 554-3600.

  • Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 · San Diego CountyPhone(858) 554-3600

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Dr. Kelly J. Bethel is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Bethel's primary practice is Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California, part of Scripps Health. Dr. Bethel is also affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The medical group on file is Scripps Clinic Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bethel to 2 more hospitals, 1 breast imaging center and 1 urgent care center, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Kelly J. Bethel's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Bethel practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Scripps Green HospitalAvailable with a free account
+5 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Kelly J. Bethel is one of 1,354 pathologists in California

Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology is Dr. Bethel's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207ZP0102X. Dr. Bethel is board certified in hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bethel has a license on file in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G78019 · 1993 to 2025 · taxonomy 207ZP0102X

Pathologists near Dr. Bethel

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Dr. Kelly J. Bethel billed Medicare for 4,086 services in 2024

CMS data shows 4,086 Medicare services from Dr. Bethel across 16 procedure codes in 2024, for 1,202 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $91,712 for them.

Medicare services, 20244,086
Medicare patients1,202
Paid by Medicare$91,712
Procedure codes16

Dr. Bethel's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Lab and pathology
2023: 3,1892024: 4,08628%

Where Dr. Bethel's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office2,68966%
  • In a facility1,39734%

Dr. Bethel compared with the California median for pathologists, 2024

  • Dr. Bethel
  • California median
Medicare services
4,086vs 1,1533.5 times
Medicare patients
1,202vs 4472.7 times

Medians across 1,094 pathologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Bethel's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Kelly J. Bethel treated 1,202 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 77

CMS counts 1,202 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Bethel in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 547 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 10% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.86, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Bethel's median patient age at 63, with 53% women.

Medicare patients, 20241,202
Average age77
Average risk score1.86
Also on Medicaid10%

Dr. Bethel's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Bethel's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women61651%
  • Men58649%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Bethel's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis51%
  4. Chronic kidney disease43%
  5. Ischemic heart disease36%
  6. Anxiety28%
  7. Mood disorders28%
  8. Atrial fibrillation27%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Bethel's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 63

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women53%
  • Men46%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Dr. Kelly J. Bethel takes part in Medicare

Dr. Bethel accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Kelly J. Bethel has 28 publications on record

Dmand AI links 28 papers to Dr. Bethel, published from 2008 to 2023. 2012 was the busiest year, with 5. The most frequent topics are Neoplastic Cells, Circulating, Cell Count and Genomics. Dr. Bethel has published most often in Phys Biol. Dr. Bethel's most frequent co-authors are Lyudmila A. Bazhenova, MD, Eric J. Topol, MD and Jorge J. Nieva, MD.

Papers28
Years published2008 to 2023

Dr. Bethel's papers by year, 2008 to 2023

Topics Dr. Bethel writes about most

  • Neoplastic Cells, Circulating
  • Cell Count
  • Genomics
  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Biopsy
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Movement

Dr. Bethel's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Bethel

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Kelly J. Bethel received $339 in industry payments from 2016 to 2023

CMS Open Payments shows 13 general payments to Dr. Bethel from 8 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2023. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Blueprint Medicines Corporation paid the most, $122.

General payments to Dr. Bethel by program year, 2016 to 2023

Companies that paid Dr. Bethel the most, 2016 to 2023

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Kelly J. Bethel has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Bethel.

Awards and honors for Dr. Bethel

  1. Undated
    • Super Doc

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Kelly J. Bethel graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Dr. Bethel graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1991.

  1. Medical schoolGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
  2. Board certified in hematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. Board certified in anatomic pathology & clinical pathologyAmerican Board of Pathology
  4. Board certified in hematologyAmerican Board of Pathology

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Dr. Kelly J. Bethel accepts plans from 1 insurance carrier

Dr. Bethel is in network with 1 carrier, including CMS Medicare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • CMS Medicare

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Sources for Dr. Kelly J. Bethel's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Kelly J. Bethel's NPI number?

Dr. Kelly J. Bethel's NPI number is 1174598403. It was assigned on February 21, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Kelly J. Bethel?

Dr. Kelly J. Bethel is a pathologist in La Jolla, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0102X).

Where does Dr. Kelly J. Bethel practice?

Dr. Bethel practices at 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037. Dr. Bethel's primary practice is Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California, part of Scripps Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bethel to 2 hospitals, 1 breast imaging center and 1 urgent care center.

What is Dr. Kelly J. Bethel's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Bethel is (858) 554-3600.

What is Dr. Kelly J. Bethel's medical license number?

Dr. Bethel's California license number on file is G78019.

Which hospitals is Dr. Kelly J. Bethel affiliated with?

Dr. Bethel practices at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bethel is also affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dmand AI links Dr. Bethel to 2 more hospitals.

What medical group is Dr. Kelly J. Bethel part of?

Dr. Bethel is linked to Scripps Clinic Medical Group.

Does Dr. Kelly J. Bethel accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Bethel billed Medicare for 4,086 services in 2024, and Dr. Bethel accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Kelly J. Bethel see?

CMS counts 1,202 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Bethel in 2024, with an average age of 77.

Is Dr. Kelly J. Bethel board certified?

Yes. Dr. Bethel is board certified in hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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What services does Dr. Kelly J. Bethel bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Bethel's most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (84165), lab and pathology test (86334) and lab and pathology test (84166).

Where did Dr. Kelly J. Bethel go to medical school?

Dr. Bethel graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1991.

Has Dr. Kelly J. Bethel received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $339 in general payments to Dr. Bethel from 8 companies from 2016 to 2023. The largest total came from Blueprint Medicines Corporation.

How long has Dr. Kelly J. Bethel been practicing?

Dr. Bethel graduated from medical school in 1991, 35 years ago.

Does Dr. Kelly J. Bethel do research?

Dmand AI links 28 publications to Dr. Bethel, published from 2008 to 2023.

Who does Dr. Kelly J. Bethel publish with?

Dr. Bethel's most frequent co-authors are Lyudmila A. Bazhenova, MD (4 shared papers), Eric J. Topol, MD (4 shared papers) and Jorge J. Nieva, MD (3 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Kelly J. Bethel accept?

Dr. Bethel is in network with 1 carrier, including CMS Medicare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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