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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Joseph P. Mizzell Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Joseph P. Mizzell Iii, MD is a critical care doctor at 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 626-4123. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph P. Mizzell Iii had 127 Original Medicare patients and 356 services. NPI 1356480347. 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: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Directions
  • Phone: (858) 626‑4123
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  • Group practice: Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph P. Mizzell Iii, 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 Joseph P. Mizzell Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph P. Mizzell Iii 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 Joseph P. Mizzell Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 356 services for Joseph P. Mizzell Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph P. Mizzell Iii's NPI number?
1356480347. 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 Joseph P. Mizzell Iii, 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 patients127
Services billed to Medicare356
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)190 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)92 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)22 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%
  • Heart failure69%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Ischemic heart disease55%
  • Atrial fibrillation54%

Hospitals where Joseph P. Mizzell Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph P. Mizzell Iii 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 Joseph P. Mizzell Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph P. Mizzell Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc214 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in La Jolla

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

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Other clinicians in Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356480347
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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