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Gastroenterology

Jose Antonio Almario, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Jose Antonio Almario, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1400 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91913. Phone: (858) 499-2600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jose Antonio Almario had 48 Original Medicare patients and 246 services. NPI 1467815944. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1400 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91913 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (858) 499‑2600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Sharp Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: Georgetown University School Of Medicine · graduated 2016 (10 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 Jose Antonio Almario, 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 Jose Antonio Almario accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose Antonio Almario 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 Jose Antonio Almario see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 48 Original Medicare patients and 246 services for Jose Antonio Almario. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jose Antonio Almario's NPI number?
1467815944. 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 Jose Antonio Almario, 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 patients48
Services billed to Medicare246
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg (J2250)135 services
  2. 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)28 services
  3. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes (99153)25 services
  4. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)13 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 cholesterol73%
  • High blood pressure54%
  • Arthritis42%

Hospitals where Jose Antonio Almario works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose Antonio Almario 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Jose Antonio Almario is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jose Antonio Almario as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc884 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in California →

Other gastroenterologists in Chula Vista

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

All gastroenterologists in Chula Vista →

Other clinicians in Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1467815944
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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