Quick answers
- Does Yuichiro Z. Sato accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yuichiro Z. Sato 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 Yuichiro Z. Sato see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 239 Original Medicare patients and 1,225 services for Yuichiro Z. Sato. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yuichiro Z. Sato's NPI number?
- 1144754367. 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 Yuichiro Z. Sato, 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 | 239 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,225 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)872 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)259 services
- Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes (99316)73 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes67%
- Arthritis62%
- Chronic kidney disease60%
- Heart failure56%
Practice locations
Addresses where Yuichiro Z. Sato is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 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 Yuichiro Z. Sato as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
Other geriatricians in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144754367 |
| 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