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Dermatology

Erik O. Gilbertson, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Erik O. Gilbertson, MD is a dermatologist at 10862 Calle Verde, La Mesa, CA 91941. Phone: (619) 670-5400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Erik O. Gilbertson had 1,408 Original Medicare patients and 14,037 services. NPI 1326158767. 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: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 10862 Calle Verde, La Mesa, CA 91941 · Directions
  • Phone: (619) 670‑5400
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Scripps Mercy Hospital
  • Group practice: Scripps Health
  • Medical school: Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School · graduated 1992 (34 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Erik O. Gilbertson, 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 Erik O. Gilbertson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik O. Gilbertson 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 Erik O. Gilbertson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,408 Original Medicare patients and 14,037 services for Erik O. Gilbertson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Erik O. Gilbertson's NPI number?
1326158767. 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 Erik O. Gilbertson, 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 patients1,408
Services billed to Medicare14,037
Different services or procedures58
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)6,453 services
  2. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,976 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,919 services
  4. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)1,429 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)624 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 cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure63%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Chronic kidney disease18%

Hospitals where Erik O. Gilbertson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik O. Gilbertson 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Erik O. Gilbertson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erik O. Gilbertson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in California

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

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Other clinicians in Scripps Health

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326158767
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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