Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Carl E. Fricks work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Carl E. Fricks 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 Carl E. Fricks see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Carl E. Fricks's specialty?
- Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists) as the primary specialty, and also Pulmonary Disease.
- Does Carl E. Fricks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carl E. Fricks 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 Carl E. Fricks offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Carl E. Fricks offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Carl E. Fricks?
- (858) 625-7200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Carl E. Fricks's NPI number?
- 1295823680. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Carl E. Fricks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carl E. Fricks at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050503
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050324
Practice locations
Addresses where Carl E. Fricks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 370La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 625‑7200
- 9888 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 626‑4123
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carl E. Fricks as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc214 clinicians in the group
- La Jolla Pulmonary and Critical Care Inc7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Critical Care (Intensivists) doctors in California →
Other critical care doctors in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295823680 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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