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Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

William E. Toppen, MD

Works at hospitals in Escondido, CA · San Diego, CA · California

Summary

William E. Toppen, MD (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Escondido, CA and San Diego, CA. NPI 1215399407. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William E. Toppen, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Undersea and Hyperbaric MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
10Years since medical school (graduated 2016)
University Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Regents of the University of CaliforniaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does William E. Toppen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists William E. Toppen at 2 hospitals: Palomar Health Downtown Campus and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does William E. Toppen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is William E. Toppen's specialty?
Medicare lists Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Hospitalist and Internal Medicine.
Does William E. Toppen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William E. Toppen 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.
Does William E. Toppen offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says William E. Toppen offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is William E. Toppen's NPI number?
1215399407. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where William E. Toppen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William E. Toppen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where William E. Toppen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William E. Toppen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hyperbaric medicine doctors in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year2016
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215399407
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians