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Pathology

Paul M. Gibbs, MD

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

Summary

Dr. Paul M. Gibbs, MD is a pathologist at 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 626-4123. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul M. Gibbs had 1,098 Original Medicare patients and 3,306 services. NPI 1134116080. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul M. Gibbs, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paul M. Gibbs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul M. Gibbs 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 Paul M. Gibbs see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,098 Original Medicare patients and 3,306 services for Paul M. Gibbs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul M. Gibbs's NPI number?
1134116080. 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 Paul M. Gibbs, 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 patients1,098
Services billed to Medicare3,306
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,216 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)578 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)290 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)207 services
  5. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)154 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)32%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Diabetes24%

Hospitals where Paul M. Gibbs works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul M. Gibbs 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul M. Gibbs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul M. Gibbs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in La Jolla

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

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Other clinicians in Scripps Health

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134116080
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians