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Dermatology

Somharn M. Saekow, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Somharn M. Saekow, MD is a dermatologist at 10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 554-4100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Somharn M. Saekow had 1,797 Original Medicare patients and 17,690 services. NPI 1437269990. 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: 10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Directions
  • Phone: (858) 554‑4100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Scripps Green Hospital
  • Group practice: Scripps Health
  • Medical school: graduated 1983 (43 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 Somharn M. Saekow, 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 Somharn M. Saekow accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Somharn M. Saekow 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 Somharn M. Saekow see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,797 Original Medicare patients and 17,690 services for Somharn M. Saekow. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Somharn M. Saekow's NPI number?
1437269990. 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 Somharn M. Saekow, 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 patients1,797
Services billed to Medicare17,690
Different services or procedures92
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)7,170 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,797 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,650 services
  4. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)1,066 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)803 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure60%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Osteoporosis20%
  • Atrial fibrillation19%

Hospitals where Somharn M. Saekow works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Somharn M. Saekow 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 Green HospitalLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050424

Practice locations

Addresses where Somharn M. Saekow is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Somharn M. Saekow as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Dermatology doctors in California →

Other dermatologists in La Jolla

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

All dermatologists in La Jolla →

Other clinicians in Scripps Health

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437269990
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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