Quick answers
- Which hospitals does David Burnikel work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists David Burnikel at 1 hospital: Grossmont Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does David Burnikel see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is David Burnikel's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Sports Medicine.
- Does David Burnikel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David Burnikel 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 David Burnikel?
- (858) 450-9218, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is David Burnikel's NPI number?
- 1457541369. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where David Burnikel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David Burnikel at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050026
Practice locations
Addresses where David Burnikel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 6719 Alvarado Rd, Suite 200San Diego, CA 92120 (858) 450‑9218
- 9095 Rio San Diego Dr, Suite 150San Diego, CA 92108 (858) 200‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David Burnikel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Inc68 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457541369 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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