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General Surgery

Timothy J. Fairbanks, MD

Sees patients in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Timothy J. Fairbanks, MD is a general surgeon at 3010 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123. Phone: (858) 576-1700. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1407010556. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 3010 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (858) 576‑1700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
  • Medical school: graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Timothy J. Fairbanks, 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 Timothy J. Fairbanks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Timothy J. Fairbanks 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.
What is Timothy J. Fairbanks's NPI number?
1407010556. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Timothy J. Fairbanks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Timothy J. Fairbanks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego169 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in San Diego

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Other clinicians in Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407010556
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians