Dr Paul J Pockros, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in La Jolla, CA

Dr Paul J Pockros, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in La Jolla, California. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 554-8880.

Dr Paul J Pockros is licensed to practice in California (license number G39713) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1124082748.

Contact Information

Dr Paul J Pockros, MD
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1027
(858) 554-8880
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul J Pockros
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience46 Years
Location10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paul J Pockros attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124082748
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/29/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577635804
  • Enrollment ID: I20080702000217

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul J Pockros such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124082748NPI-NPPES
F228OtherCHAMPUS
00G397130MedicaidCA
100004079OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology G39713 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

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

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
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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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 Paul J Pockros 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 Paul J Pockros, MD
File# 54433,
Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001

Ph: () -
Dr Paul J Pockros, MD
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1027

Ph: (858) 554-8880

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