Dr Athena Philis-tsimikas, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in La Jolla, CA

Dr Athena Philis-tsimikas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in La Jolla, California. She graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. She is a member of the group practice Family Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc, Scripps Health and her current practice location is 9894 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 626-5663.

Dr Athena Philis-tsimikas is licensed to practice in California (license number A50477) 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 1922105964.

Contact Information

Dr Athena Philis-tsimikas, MD
9894 Genesee Ave,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1205
(858) 626-5663
(858) 784-5933



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Athena Philis-tsimikas
GenderFemale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience36 Years
Location9894 Genesee Ave, 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 Athena Philis-tsimikas graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922105964
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890780258
  • Enrollment ID: I20040416000246

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Athena Philis-tsimikas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922105964NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism A50477 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Family Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc3476446378240
Scripps Health92340338531362

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881636108
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822

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Entity NameCentro De Salud De La Comunidad De San Ysidro, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124782685
PECOS PAC ID: 6901709435
Enrollment ID: O20040130000711

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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 Athena Philis-tsimikas 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 Athena Philis-tsimikas, MD
54433 File,
Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001

Ph: (858) 784-5767
Dr Athena Philis-tsimikas, MD
9894 Genesee Ave,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1205

Ph: (858) 626-5663

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Dr. Mark C Adrian, M.D.
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Dr. Eric Hong, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 300, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Katrina Deleon, MD
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