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Gastroenterology

Simon M. Ritchken, MD

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

Summary

Simon M. Ritchken, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in San Diego, CA and Coronado, CA. NPI 1255399341. 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 Simon M. Ritchken, 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

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
53Years since medical school (graduated 1973)
MaleGender (as listed)
Ritchken and First Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Simon M. Ritchken work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Simon M. Ritchken at 3 hospitals: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital and HLTHCR Ctr and Sharp Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Simon M. Ritchken see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Simon M. Ritchken's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty.
Does Simon M. Ritchken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Simon M. Ritchken 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 Simon M. Ritchken offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Simon M. Ritchken offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Simon M. Ritchken?
(858) 292-0108, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Simon M. Ritchken's NPI number?
1255399341. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Simon M. Ritchken works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Simon M. Ritchken 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 Simon M. Ritchken is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Simon M. Ritchken as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Ritchken and First Medical Group2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in San Diego

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1973
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255399341
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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