Quick answers
- Does Fouad J. Moawad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fouad J. Moawad 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 Fouad J. Moawad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 547 Original Medicare patients and 1,196 services for Fouad J. Moawad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fouad J. Moawad's NPI number?
- 1447221007. 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 Fouad J. Moawad, 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 | 547 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,196 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)279 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)180 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)99 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)78 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)65 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 pressure65%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety25%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Fouad J. Moawad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fouad J. Moawad 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
- 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 Fouad J. Moawad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 455‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fouad J. Moawad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists 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 | Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447221007 |
| 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