Dr Richard J Pfeiffer, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Encinitas, CA

Dr Richard J Pfeiffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Encinitas, California. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 230-2251.

Dr Richard J Pfeiffer is licensed to practice in California (license number G36848) 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 1538169990.

Contact Information

Dr Richard J Pfeiffer, MD
354 Santa Fe Dr,
Encinitas, CA 92024-5142
(760) 230-2251
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard J Pfeiffer
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience47 Years
Location354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, 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 Richard J Pfeiffer attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538169990
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820060999
  • Enrollment ID: I20040809001459

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard J Pfeiffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538169990NPI-NPPES
00G368480MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine G36848 (California)Primary

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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Entity NameEmergency Medicine Group Of Encinitas, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902805179
PECOS PAC ID: 7618929381
Enrollment ID: O20050210000997

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard J Pfeiffer, MD
Po Box 230760,
Encinitas, CA 92023-0760

Ph: (760) 230-2251
Dr Richard J Pfeiffer, MD
354 Santa Fe Dr,
Encinitas, CA 92024-5142

Ph: (760) 230-2251

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Encinitas, CA

Owen Bowers, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-230-2251    Fax: 760-230-2253
Paul Burbank Dohrenwend, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-230-2251    Fax: 760-230-2253
Dr. Matthew Kurlan, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 519 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 106, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-230-2727    
Dr. Tania Robertson, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-230-2251    Fax: 760-230-2253
Dr. Neal J. Aaron, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 354 Santa Fe Dr, Department Of Emergency Medicine, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-230-2251    Fax: 760-230-2253
James Andrew Garvey Iv, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 354 Santa Fe Dr, Emergency Department, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-230-2251    Fax: 760-230-2253
Linette Faye Williamson, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 227 N El Camino Real, Suite 106, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-436-5000    Fax: 760-436-9700

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