Dr. Louis Michael Kettel, MD

  • San Diego, CA
  • Reproductive endocrinology physician
NPI1184892002
Publications
24
Clinical trials
1
Industry payments
$15,515
Affiliated sites
2
Medical group
1
Practice address
11425 El Camino Real Ste A, San Diego, CA 92130
Practice phone
Call (858) 794-6364
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Del Mar Surgery Center

Surgery Center - Not Medicare-Certified · San Diego, California

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Dr. Louis Michael Kettel is a reproductive endocrinology physician in San Diego, California

Dr. Kettel practices at Del Mar Surgery Center in San Diego, California.

Dr. Kettel's NPI, 1184892002, was assigned on February 13, 2008. Dr. Kettel graduated from College of Medicine - Tucson in 1983. Dr. Kettel holds California license G59705.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
February 13, 2008
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(858) 794-6364
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1983

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Louis Michael Kettel practices at Del Mar Surgery Center in San Diego, California

Dr. Kettel's primary practice is Del Mar Surgery Center, at 11425 El Camino Real Ste A, San Diego, CA 92130. The practice phone is (858) 794-6364.

  • Del Mar Surgery Center
    11425 El Camino Real Ste A, San Diego, CA 92130Phone(858) 794-6364

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Dr. Louis Michael Kettel is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Kettel's primary practice is Del Mar Surgery Center in San Diego, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kettel to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

Del Mar Surgery CenterSurgery Center - Not Medicare-Certified · San Diego, CaliforniaPrimary
1 group practice or clinicName with a free account1 medical groupName with a free account
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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Louis Michael Kettel's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kettel practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Del Mar Surgery CenterAvailable with a free account
+1 more site and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Louis Michael Kettel is one of 219 reproductive endocrinology physicians in California

Reproductive endocrinology is Dr. Kettel's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207VE0102X. Dr. Kettel is board certified in obstetrics & gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dmand AI has Dr. Kettel's licenses on file in 2 states: California and Utah.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Reproductive endocrinology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G59705 · 1987 to 2027 · taxonomy 207VE0102X
  • Utah license1984 to 2000

Reproductive endocrinology physicians near Dr. Kettel

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Dr. Louis Michael Kettel's patients have a median age of 38

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kettel's median patient age at 38, with 87% women.

Dr. Kettel's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 38

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women87%
  • Men13%

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Dr. Louis Michael Kettel has 24 publications on record

Dmand AI links 24 papers to Dr. Kettel, published from 2008 to 2014. The most frequent topics are Mifepristone, Progesterone and Endometriosis. Dr. Kettel has published most often in Fertil Steril. Dr. Kettel's most frequent co-authors are Arlene Morales, Scott Roseff, MD and Geoffrey David Adamson, MD.

Papers24
Years published2008 to 2014

Topics Dr. Kettel writes about most

  • Mifepristone
  • Progesterone
  • Endometriosis
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Estradiol
  • Ovulation Induction
  • Endometrium
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

Dr. Kettel's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Kettel

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Dr. Louis Michael Kettel has worked on 1 clinical trial

Dmand AI links Dr. Kettel to 1 clinical trial. Conditions studied include Infertility and Genital Diseases.

Conditions in Dr. Kettel's trials

  • Infertility
  • Genital Diseases

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Kettel

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Kettel

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Louis Michael Kettel received $15,515 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 196 general payments to Dr. Kettel from 9 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 63% of the total. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. paid the most, $12,839.

General payments to Dr. Kettel by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Kettel by kind, 2016 to 2025

$15.5Kin total
  • Consulting fees$9,76363%
  • Food and beverage$4,43629%
  • Travel and lodging$1,2668%
  • Education$500%

Companies that paid Dr. Kettel the most, 2016 to 2025

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

Dr. Louis Michael Kettel has 4 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 4 awards for Dr. Kettel, most recently Top Doctors:San Diego Area in 2013.

Awards and honors for Dr. Kettel

  1. 2013
    • Top Doctors:San Diego Area
  2. 2012
    • Top Doctors:Southern California
  3. Undated
    • ACOG Fellow
    • Checkbook Top Doc

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Dr. Louis Michael Kettel graduated from College of Medicine - Tucson

Dr. Kettel graduated from College of Medicine - Tucson in 1983. Dr. Kettel is a member of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

  1. Medical schoolCollege of Medicine - Tucson
  2. Board certified in obstetrics & gynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  3. Board certified in reproductive endocrinology/infertilityAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Dr. Louis Michael Kettel accepts plans from 5 insurance carriers

Dr. Kettel is in network with 5 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Elevance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Humana
  • Molina

Plan types Dr. Kettel accepts, by number of carriers

  1. HMO4
  2. Medicare3
  3. POS3
  4. PPO3
  5. EPO1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Louis Michael Kettel's profile data

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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 Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
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
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What is Dr. Louis Michael Kettel's NPI number?

Dr. Louis Michael Kettel's NPI number is 1184892002. It was assigned on February 13, 2008, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Louis Michael Kettel?

Dr. Louis Michael Kettel is a reproductive endocrinology physician in San Diego, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Reproductive Endocrinology Physician (taxonomy code 207VE0102X).

Where does Dr. Louis Michael Kettel practice?

Dr. Kettel practices at 11425 El Camino Real Ste A, San Diego, CA 92130. Dr. Kettel's primary practice is Del Mar Surgery Center in San Diego, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kettel to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Louis Michael Kettel's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Kettel is (858) 794-6364.

What is Dr. Louis Michael Kettel's medical license number?

Dr. Kettel holds California license G59705, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Louis Michael Kettel been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Kettel in California (1987 to 2027) and Utah (1984 to 2000).

Is Dr. Louis Michael Kettel board certified?

Yes. Dr. Kettel is board certified in obstetrics & gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Where did Dr. Louis Michael Kettel go to medical school?

Dr. Kettel graduated from College of Medicine - Tucson in 1983.

Has Dr. Louis Michael Kettel received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $15,515 in general payments to Dr. Kettel from 9 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.

How long has Dr. Louis Michael Kettel been practicing?

Dr. Kettel graduated from medical school in 1983, 43 years ago.

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Does Dr. Louis Michael Kettel do research?

Dmand AI links 24 publications to Dr. Kettel, published from 2008 to 2014. Dr. Kettel has worked on 1 clinical trial.

Who does Dr. Louis Michael Kettel publish with?

Dr. Kettel's most frequent co-authors are Arlene Morales (4 shared papers), Scott Roseff, MD (2 shared papers) and Geoffrey David Adamson, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. Louis Michael Kettel accept?

Dr. Kettel is in network with 5 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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