Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Paul J. Rickards work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Paul J. Rickards at 5 hospitals: Palomar Health Downtown Campus, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Paul J. Rickards see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Paul J. Rickards's specialty?
- Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty, and also Interventional Radiology.
- Does Paul J. Rickards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Rickards 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 Paul J. Rickards?
- (858) 554-9100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Paul J. Rickards's NPI number?
- 1073574885. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Paul J. Rickards works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Rickards at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Palomar Health Downtown CampusEscondido, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050115
- Scripps Green HospitalLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050424
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050503
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050324
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050077
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Rickards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑9100
- 9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 455‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Rickards as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other radiologists in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073574885 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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