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Dr. John S. Poceta, MD

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(24 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease), Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Sleep Medicine

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: sleep disorders, neurological disorders

10666 N TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

(858) 295-3054

Dr. John S. Poceta, MD is a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease), internal medicine (adult medicine) and sleep medicine. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. John S. Poceta, MD is affiliated with Scripps Clinic and Scripps Health.

Office Locations

10666 N TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

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In The News

“J. Steven Poceta, a neurologist at the Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, Calif., who is not involved in the current trials, also focused on the importance of new drug discoveries.”—"It May Come as a Shock (Published 2006)", New York Times, November 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

sleep study

By Affordability:

type 4 home sleep study

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. John S. Poceta, MD performed more home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, and sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for type 4 home sleep study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

in-lab polysomnography

By Affordability:

home sleep study

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. John S. Poceta, MD performed more in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for home sleep study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, sleep study, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	45
diagnostic procedures	333
doctor visit	616
electroencephalography (EEG)	13
injections	61
minimally invasive procedures	61
sleep study	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2013 were sleep study, airway management, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	69
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	558
injections	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
sleep study	110

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	49
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2014 were sleep study, airway management, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	79
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	553
injections	53
minimally invasive procedures	53
sleep study	135

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	53
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2015 were sleep study, airway management, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	87
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	616
injections	49
minimally invasive procedures	49
sleep study	166

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	550
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	966
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	632
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	78
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2016 were sleep study, airway management, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	73
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	736
injections	63
minimally invasive procedures	63
sleep study	152

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	22
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	41
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2017 were sleep study, airway management, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	100
doctor visit	720
injections	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
sleep study	190

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	46
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2018 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	75
doctor visit	818
sleep study	227

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	18
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	36
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2019 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	91
doctor visit	798
sleep study	263

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	55
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2020 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	35
doctor visit	550
sleep study	175

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	38
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2021 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	60
doctor visit	566
sleep study	220

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	42
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA during 2022 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	61
doctor visit	556
sleep study	265

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	39
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated as a neurologist in LA JOLLA, CA were sleep study, diagnostic procedures, airway management and minimally invasive procedures.

airway management	70
diagnostic procedures	105
doctor visit	644
electroencephalography (EEG)	13
injections	47
minimally invasive procedures	47
sleep study	179

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	484
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	20

**Age**
75 to 84	164
85 and over	43
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	310

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Poceta, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John S. Poceta, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. John S. Poceta, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (1987)

Board Certification: American Board of Sleep Medicine (1988)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John S. Poceta, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John S. Poceta, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John S. Poceta, 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. John S. Poceta, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
XenoPort Inc.	$50,573 Horizant $50,573
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$1,574 NUVIGIL $1,478	Zecuity $35	AJOVY $33	COPAXONE $15	AZILECT $13
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$997 PRI Cpap Auto $454	PRI Cpap Auto Core $282	Trilogy 100 $133	DreamWear Full $68	DreamStat Cpap Auto $60
US WORLDMEDS, LLC	$653 MYOBLOC $653
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$617 APTIOM $600	$17
Other	$4,121 Vimpat $358	Horizant $260	Xyrem $205	Wakix $181	Silenor $171	Other $2,948

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$45,760
Food and Beverage	$6,855
Travel and Lodging	$3,208
Honoraria	$1,800
Consulting Fee	$800
Other	$112

Biography

Dr. John Poceta is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and sleep medicine in La Jolla, CA. These areas are among his clinical interests: sleep disorders and neurological disorders. Patients gave Dr. Poceta an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. He is professionally affiliated with Scripps Clinic. Dr. Poceta has an open panel in La Jolla, CA according to Doctor.com.