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Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD

(272 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology, Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

University of Vermont College of Medicine (2016)

10710 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 299-2984

Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD is a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology, adult hematology, hospital medicine (hospitalist) and geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Health, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Office Locations

10710 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

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In The News

“Gary Schiller, M.D., The University of California at Los Angeles Cancer Center, Maro Ohanian, D.O., Department of Leukemia, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and David Hermel, M.D.,...”—"Bio-Path Holdings Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/1b Study of BP1002 in Refractory/Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients", FOX 2, October 2022

“David Hermel, MD, is an oncology/hematology fellow at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California.”—"'Relevant Information' for Clinicians on Benefit-Risk Profile in Advanced RCC", MedPage Today, July 2021

“David Hermel, MD Oncology/Hematology Fellow Scripps Clinic.”—"Pediatric ALL Protocols Not Just for Kids Anymore", MedPage Today, January 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

minimally invasive procedures

port flush

By Affordability:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

hormone therapy

port flush

therapeutic phlebotomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, minimally invasive procedures, and port flush procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for antineoplastic hormone therapy, hormone therapy, port flush, and therapeutic phlebotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

In 2023, Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	88
chemotherapy	88
doctor visit	325
hospital care	177
inpatient care	177
minimally invasive procedures	160
port flush	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	40
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	368
blood draw	58
chemotherapy	368
doctor visit	1082
hormone therapy	52
hospital care	257
inpatient care	257
minimally invasive procedures	679
port flush	40

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	678
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	35
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	99
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	228
blood draw	58
chemotherapy	228
doctor visit	703
hormone therapy	52
hospital care	217
inpatient care	217
minimally invasive procedures	419

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	26
Non-Hispanic White	474
Hispanic	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	236
85 and over	69
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	243

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	25
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	28

Education & Training

Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (2016)

Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals (2019)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine (2022)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Health

Scripps Green Hospital

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 272 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Jolla, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Jacob Hermel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$3,254 CALQUENCE $135	TAGRISSO $16	$3,103
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$2,234 OPDIVO $79	OPDUALAG $18	YERVOY $16	$2,121
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC	$1,960 TIBSOVO $1,960
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$909 ULTOMIRIS $909
Amgen Inc.	$601 Kyprolis $152	Repatha $103	XGEVA $31	Neulasta $26	$289
Other	$7,686 KEYTRUDA $506	ADCETRIS $364	XPOVIO $305	FOTIVDA $297	IMBRUVICA $293	Other $5,921

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,596
Consulting Fee	$6,976
Education	$1,684
Grant	$350
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$39

Biography

Dr. David Hermel's areas of specialization are general practice, hospital medicine (hospitalist), and adult hematology; he sees patients in La Jolla, CA and Oceanside, CA. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista and Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Hermel is not accepting new patients at this time according to Doctor.com. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC).