Quick answers
- Does Erik S. Viirre accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik S. Viirre 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 Erik S. Viirre see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 308 Original Medicare patients and 10,128 services for Erik S. Viirre. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erik S. Viirre's NPI number?
- 1093743601. 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 Erik S. Viirre, 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 | 308 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,128 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)9,195 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)445 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)90 services
- Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day (95992)56 services
- Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (64615)40 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis58%
- Anxiety36%
- Depression31%
- Osteoporosis30%
Hospitals where Erik S. Viirre works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik S. Viirre at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical CenterSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Erik S. Viirre is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 (858) 249‑6753
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erik S. Viirre as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
- Neurologyalso
- Ophthalmologyalso
Other ENT doctors in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093743601 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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