Quick answers
- Does Laurence G. Yellen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laurence G. Yellen 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 Laurence G. Yellen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 723 services for Laurence G. Yellen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laurence G. Yellen's NPI number?
- 1477680551. 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 Laurence G. Yellen, 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 | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 723 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)246 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)193 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)61 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)34 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician (93015)20 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Atrial fibrillation30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Laurence G. Yellen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5555 Reservoir Dr, Suite 209San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 582‑2404
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laurence G. Yellen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Btla VI3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →
Other cardiologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Btla VI
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1967 (59 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477680551 |
| 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
- 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