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Hospitalist

Catherine E. Firestein, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Catherine E. Firestein, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in San Diego, CA. NPI 1427348382. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Catherine E. Firestein, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Regents of the University of CaliforniaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Catherine E. Firestein work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Catherine E. Firestein at 1 hospital: UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Catherine E. Firestein see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Catherine E. Firestein's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty.
Does Catherine E. Firestein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catherine E. Firestein accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Catherine E. Firestein offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Catherine E. Firestein offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Catherine E. Firestein?
(858) 657-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Catherine E. Firestein's NPI number?
1427348382. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Catherine E. Firestein works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Catherine E. Firestein at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Catherine E. Firestein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Catherine E. Firestein as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in San Diego

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427348382
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians