Quick answers
- Does Edward C. Paredez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward C. Paredez 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 Edward C. Paredez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 488 Original Medicare patients and 899 services for Edward C. Paredez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward C. Paredez's NPI number?
- 1518951714. 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 Edward C. Paredez, 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 | 488 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 899 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)169 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)113 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)102 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)86 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)63 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes22%
- Anxiety20%
Hospitals where Edward C. Paredez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward C. Paredez 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.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050503
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050324
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward C. Paredez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 770La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 453‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward C. Paredez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518951714 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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