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General Surgery

Bard C. Cosman, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Bard C. Cosman, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in San Diego, CA. NPI 1477513810. 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 Bard C. Cosman, 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
39Years since medical school (graduated 1987)
Columbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Regents of the University of CaliforniaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Bard C. Cosman work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Bard C. Cosman at 1 hospital: UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Bard C. Cosman see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Bard C. Cosman's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Bard C. Cosman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bard C. Cosman 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 Bard C. Cosman?
(858) 249-6753, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Bard C. Cosman's NPI number?
1477513810. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Bard C. Cosman works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bard C. Cosman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in San Diego

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1987
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477513810
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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