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Gastroenterology

John M. Carethers, MD

Sees patients in San Diego, CA · La Jolla, CA · California

Summary

Dr. John M. Carethers, MD is a gastroenterologist at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Phone: (858) 249-6748. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1518048990. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (858) 249‑6748
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Regents of the University of California
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John M. Carethers, 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 John M. Carethers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John M. Carethers 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.
What is John M. Carethers's NPI number?
1518048990. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where John M. Carethers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John M. Carethers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in San Diego

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Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518048990
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians