Dr Catherine Nguyen, MD - Medicare Pathology in La Jolla, CA

Dr Catherine Nguyen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in La Jolla, California. She graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. She is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and her current practice location is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 554-8605.

Dr Catherine Nguyen is licensed to practice in California (license number A103313) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1215230784.

Contact Information

Dr Catherine Nguyen, MD
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1027
(858) 554-8605
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Catherine Nguyen
GenderFemale
SpecialityPathology
Experience18 Years
Location10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Catherine Nguyen graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215230784
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/06/2010
  • Last Update Date: 06/06/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739335340
  • Enrollment ID: I20210723002659

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Catherine Nguyen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215230784NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZC0500XPathology - Cytopathology A103313 (California)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A103313 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Green HospitalLa jolla, CAHospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scripps Health92340338531362

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Catherine Nguyen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881636108
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Catherine Nguyen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Catherine Nguyen, MD
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd,
San Diego, CA 92127-5705

Ph: (858) 554-8605
Dr Catherine Nguyen, MD
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1027

Ph: (858) 554-8605

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Dr. Julie B. Steele, M.D.
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Miriam Bloch, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Dr. Frank W. Hall, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-554-8605    
Dr. Robert W. Sharpe, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-554-8605    
Dr. Keith Edward Thompson, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd # 211c, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-554-8605    

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