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General Surgery

James G. Schwendig, MD

Works at hospitals in Encinitas, CA · La Jolla, CA · Oceanside, CA … · California

Summary

James G. Schwendig, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Encinitas, CA, La Jolla, CA and Oceanside, CA and other places. NPI 1043307184. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James G. Schwendig, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
University Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Scripps HealthGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James G. Schwendig work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James G. Schwendig at 4 hospitals: Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Tri-City Medical Center and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James G. Schwendig see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James G. Schwendig's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Critical Care (Intensivists).
Does James G. Schwendig accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James G. Schwendig accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James G. Schwendig?
(858) 626-4670, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James G. Schwendig's NPI number?
1043307184. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James G. Schwendig works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James G. Schwendig at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James G. Schwendig is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James G. Schwendig as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in La Jolla

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043307184
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians