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Nurse Practitioner

Wendy Ploegstra, NP

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

Summary

Wendy Ploegstra, NP (Nurse Practitioner) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Encinitas, CA and La Jolla, CA. NPI 1285880864. 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 Wendy Ploegstra, 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

Nurse PractitionerPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
Rush Medical College Of Rush UniversityMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Scripps HealthGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Wendy Ploegstra work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Wendy Ploegstra at 2 hospitals: Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Wendy Ploegstra see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Wendy Ploegstra's specialty?
Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
Does Wendy Ploegstra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wendy Ploegstra 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 Wendy Ploegstra offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Wendy Ploegstra offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Wendy Ploegstra?
(858) 554-4100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Wendy Ploegstra's NPI number?
1285880864. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Wendy Ploegstra works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Wendy Ploegstra as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse practitioners in La Jolla

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

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Clinician information

CredentialNP
Medical schoolRush Medical College Of Rush University
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285880864
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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