Quick answers
- Does Ray F. Gariano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ray F. Gariano 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 Ray F. Gariano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,005 Original Medicare patients and 19,719 services for Ray F. Gariano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ray F. Gariano's NPI number?
- 1336220433. 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 Ray F. Gariano, 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 patients | 1,005 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19,719 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)12,360 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,807 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)980 services
- Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)776 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)752 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Osteoporosis24%
Hospitals where Ray F. Gariano works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ray F. Gariano 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.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050324
Practice locations
Addresses where Ray F. Gariano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑9100
- 15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 92128 (858) 487‑1800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ray F. Gariano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336220433 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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