Cost of a General Doctor (Adult) Visit
in La Jolla
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
La Jolla's medical community includes 54 active providers serving this affluent coastal area of San Diego County. Patients in La Jolla pay between $70 and $287 for a General Doctor (Adult) visit, with a median cost of $130. The local healthcare market consists entirely of individual practitioners, with 54 individual practitioners and 0 group practices currently active.
Cost Summary for General Doctor (Adult) in La Jolla
Low Estimate
$70
Median
$130
High Estimate
$287
Providers
16
1% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does internal medicine visit compare to related procedures in California?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Visit Standard office visit with a family medicine physician | 99214 | $70 | $140 | $250 | 1,828 |
| Psychiatric Evaluation Initial psychiatric evaluation with medical services | 90792 | $81 | $267 | $267 | 274 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99214 — Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99214 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99214 (Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99214 covers: the provider's professional fee for internal medicine visit. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
New Patient vs. Follow-Up Costs in La Jolla
Initial consultations with a General Doctor (Adult) cost more than follow-up appointments due to the additional time required for medical history review and examination. New patient visits in La Jolla range from $130 (CPT 99203) to $230 (CPT 99204), while follow-up visits cost between $87 (CPT 99213) and $130 (CPT 99214).
| Visit Type | Low Estimate | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient VisitCPT 99203/99204 | $70 | $371 |
| Follow-Up VisitCPT 99213/99214 | $25 | $287 |
New patient visits (CPT 99203/99204) involve more evaluation time. Follow-up visits (CPT 99213/99214) are typically shorter and lower cost.
Top General Doctor (Adult)s in La Jolla
La Jolla has 54 General Doctor (Adult) providers available for new patients across the area. Each doctor profile includes patient ratings, accepted insurance plans, and current availability for appointments.
| Provider | Organization | Location | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Wetherhold, MD5.0 stars (127 reviews) | — | 9898 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037 | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Dr. Ramona Master, MD5.0 stars (35 reviews) | — | 4180 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR STE 220, La Jolla, CA 92037 | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Dr. Michael Preziosi, MD5.0 stars (18 reviews) | — | 9898 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037 | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Dr. Hitendra Patel, MD5.0 stars (8 reviews) | — | 3855 HEALTH SCIENCES DR, La Jolla, CA 92093 | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Dr. Hilda Thorisdottir, MD5.0 stars (8 reviews) | — | 3350 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR, La Jolla, CA 92037 | Internal Medicine Physician |
Provider information sourced from the CMS NPI Registry. In-network status varies by insurance plan — verify directly with the provider and your insurer before booking.
Seeing a General Doctor (Adult) in La Jolla Without Insurance
Uninsured patients in La Jolla can expect to pay the full negotiated rate range of $70 to $287 for General Doctor (Adult) visits. The providers listed below offer competitive self-pay rates and have strong patient satisfaction scores for those paying out of pocket.
| Provider | Location | Phone | Median Rate | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Wetherhold, MD | 9898 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 8588245383 | $85 | 5.0 | 127 |
| Dr. Ramona Master, MD | 4180 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR STE 220, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 8583212150 | $85 | 5.0 | 35 |
| Dr. Michael Preziosi, MD | 9898 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 8588245484 | $85 | 5.0 | 18 |
| Dr. Steven Tam, MD | 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 8585546158 | $85 | 4.8 | 127 |
| Dr. Hyong Kim, MD | 9300 CAMPUS POINT DR, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 8586577150 | $85 | 4.8 | 127 |
Providers listed are priced at or below the city median and carry a minimum patient rating of 4.0 stars with at least 10 reviews.
General Doctor (Adult) Visit Costs by City in California — 2026
| City | Min Cost | Median Cost | Max Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | $130 | $287 | $287 |
| La Mesa | $130 | $287 | $287 |
| Beverly Hills | $85 | $242 | $251 |
| West Hollywood | $85 | $242 | $251 |
| Tarzana | $80 | $242 | $242 |
| Marina Del Rey | $85 | $242 | $242 |
| Clovis | $85 | $238 | $238 |
| San Diego | $80 | $236 | $287 |
| Santa Barbara | $80 | $234 | $236 |
| Walnut Creek | $85 | $228 | $228 |
| Concord | $85 | $228 | $251 |
| Orinda | $85 | $228 | $251 |
| San Ramon | $203 | $228 | $228 |
| Danville | $80 | $228 | $228 |
| Mission Viejo | $131 | $202 | $204 |
| Fullerton | $82 | $202 | $204 |
| Santa Rosa | $150 | $202 | $204 |
| Newport Beach | $80 | $202 | $204 |
| Napa | $88 | $202 | $228 |
| Huntington Beach | $70 | $202 | $238 |
| Eureka | $202 | $202 | $204 |
| Santa Ana | $70 | $202 | $204 |
| San Clemente | $70 | $202 | $204 |
| Yorba Linda | $80 | $202 | $204 |
| Salinas | $168 | $196 | $196 |
| Fresno | $70 | $194 | $238 |
| Visalia | $88 | $194 | $194 |
| Anaheim | $70 | $180 | $204 |
| Pasadena | $85 | $178 | $242 |
| Mission Hills | $70 | $178 | $203 |
| Covina | $80 | $178 | $178 |
| Arcadia | $178 | $178 | $178 |
| Duarte | $80 | $178 | $205 |
| Garden Grove | $129 | $178 | $203 |
| Glendora | $178 | $178 | $178 |
| San Gabriel | $159 | $178 | $184 |
| Montebello | $82 | $173 | $178 |
| Torrance | $85 | $168 | $250 |
| San Juan Capistrano | $70 | $165 | $202 |
| Laguna Niguel | $147 | $158 | $171 |
| Bakersfield | $70 | $150 | $202 |
| San Rafael | $150 | $150 | $169 |
| Greenbrae | $150 | $150 | $214 |
| Poway | $130 | $147 | $287 |
| Sacramento | $80 | $144 | $228 |
| Redlands | $121 | $141 | $160 |
| Fremont | $80 | $140 | $201 |
| Westminster | $88 | $137 | $203 |
| La Jolla (this city) | $70 | $130 | $287 |
| Vista | $86 | $130 | $164 |
| Lodi | $75 | $129 | $159 |
| Pomona | $80 | $116 | $245 |
| Los Gatos | $80 | $116 | $236 |
| Morgan Hill | $80 | $109 | $242 |
| Chico | $87 | $94 | $287 |
| Redwood City | $80 | $88 | $251 |
| Escondido | $80 | $88 | $147 |
| Glendale | $78 | $88 | $178 |
| Redding | $88 | $88 | $91 |
| Hanford | $75 | $88 | $157 |
| Stockton | $70 | $88 | $152 |
| Atascadero | $80 | $88 | $113 |
| Marysville | $86 | $88 | $98 |
| Los Angeles | $80 | $85 | $251 |
| San Francisco | $80 | $85 | $251 |
| Santa Monica | $80 | $85 | $251 |
| Oakland | $80 | $85 | $251 |
| Long Beach | $70 | $85 | $250 |
| Burbank | $85 | $85 | $242 |
| Berkeley | $80 | $85 | $251 |
| Emeryville | $80 | $85 | $88 |
| Riverside | $80 | $85 | $202 |
| Daly City | $85 | $85 | $251 |
| Valencia | $85 | $85 | $85 |
| Thousand Oaks | $80 | $85 | $106 |
| San Leandro | $80 | $85 | $251 |
| Sylmar | $85 | $85 | $202 |
| Simi Valley | $85 | $85 | $88 |
| Encino | $85 | $85 | $169 |
| Porter Ranch | $85 | $85 | $85 |
| Hayward | $80 | $85 | $221 |
| Burlingame | $85 | $85 | $251 |
| Palmdale | $79 | $82 | $88 |
| Stanford | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Orange | $80 | $80 | $202 |
| San Jose | $80 | $80 | $202 |
| Palo Alto | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Irvine | $70 | $80 | $202 |
| Pleasanton | $80 | $80 | $228 |
| Modesto | $80 | $80 | $202 |
| Mountain View | $80 | $80 | $202 |
| Menlo Park | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Laguna Hills | $70 | $80 | $203 |
| San Luis Obispo | $72 | $80 | $90 |
| Palm Springs | $80 | $80 | $85 |
| Castro Valley | $80 | $80 | $228 |
| Loma Linda | $73 | $80 | $168 |
| Lancaster | $80 | $80 | $126 |
| Costa Mesa | $80 | $80 | $202 |
| Roseville | $80 | $80 | $88 |
| Santa Maria | $80 | $80 | $90 |
| Fountain Valley | $70 | $70 | $178 |
| Rancho Mirage | $68 | $70 | $287 |
Costs reflect self-pay estimates based on insurer-negotiated rates. Insured patients may pay significantly less depending on plan type, deductible status, and network tier.
Cost by Procedure Type
Internal Medicine Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in La Jolla, California.
Follow-up, low complexity
Follow-up, moderate complexity
Follow-up, high complexity
New patient, low complexity
New patient, moderate complexity
New patient, high complexity
Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.