Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Robert E. El Kareh work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Robert E. El Kareh 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 Robert E. El Kareh see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Robert E. El Kareh's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty.
- Does Robert E. El Kareh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert E. El Kareh 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 Robert E. El Kareh?
- (858) 657-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Robert E. El Kareh's NPI number?
- 1497944656. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Robert E. El Kareh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert E. El Kareh at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert E. El Kareh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
- 9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 657‑7000
- 9350 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 657‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert E. El Kareh as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists 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 | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497944656 |
| 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