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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Joseph C. Preston, MD

Works at hospitals in Torrance, CA · Orange, CA · California

Summary

Joseph C. Preston, MD (Critical Care (Intensivists)) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Torrance, CA and Orange, CA. NPI 1457329674. 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 Joseph C. Preston, 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

Critical Care (Intensivists)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
33Years since medical school (graduated 1993)
New York Medical CollegeMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Southbay Critical Care a Medical PartnershipGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joseph C. Preston work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph C. Preston at 2 hospitals: Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence St. Joseph Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joseph C. Preston see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Orange, CA and Torrance, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph C. Preston's specialty?
Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Joseph C. Preston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph C. Preston 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.
What is the phone number for Joseph C. Preston?
(714) 771-8000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph C. Preston's NPI number?
1457329674. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joseph C. Preston works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph C. Preston 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 Joseph C. Preston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph C. Preston as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Southbay Critical Care a Medical Partnership12 clinicians in the group
  • Integrated Critical Care and Pulmonary Specialists Inc10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Orange

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1993
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457329674
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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