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Anesthesiology

Kris V. Tamirisa, MD

Works at hospitals in La Mesa, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Kris V. Tamirisa, MD is an anesthesiologist at 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123. Phone: (619) 565-9666. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kris V. Tamirisa had 195 Original Medicare patients and 369 services. NPI 1306907456. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 · Directions
  • Phone: (619) 565‑9666
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Grossmont Hospital
  • Group practice: Anesthesia Service Medical Group
  • Medical school: graduated 1981 (45 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kris V. Tamirisa, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kris V. Tamirisa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kris V. Tamirisa 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 Kris V. Tamirisa see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 369 services for Kris V. Tamirisa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kris V. Tamirisa's NPI number?
1306907456. 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 Kris V. Tamirisa, 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 patients195
Services billed to Medicare369
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)37 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)22 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)21 services
  4. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)20 services
  5. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)16 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Ischemic heart disease49%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Heart failure42%

Hospitals where Kris V. Tamirisa works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kris V. Tamirisa at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050026

Practice locations

Addresses where Kris V. Tamirisa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kris V. Tamirisa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Anesthesia Service Medical Group246 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in San Diego

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

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Other clinicians in Anesthesia Service Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1306907456
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians