Quick answers
- Does Christopher Fernandez Del Riego accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher Fernandez Del Riego accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christopher Fernandez Del Riego see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 192 Original Medicare patients and 344 services for Christopher Fernandez Del Riego. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher Fernandez Del Riego's NPI number?
- 1063446763. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christopher Fernandez Del Riego, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 192 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 344 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)178 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)24 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)21 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)15 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure63%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher Fernandez Del Riego is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Fir StSan Diego, CA 92101 (848) 499‑2600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher Fernandez Del Riego as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc884 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063446763 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians