Quick answers
- Does Russel V. Pineda accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russel V. Pineda 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 Russel V. Pineda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 41 Original Medicare patients and 172 services for Russel V. Pineda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russel V. Pineda's NPI number?
- 1528533007. 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 Russel V. Pineda, 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 172 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope (31295)18 services
- Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck (38724)17 services
- Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope (31298)15 services
- Exploration of neck artery (35701)12 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Russel V. Pineda works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russel V. Pineda 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.
- Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050026
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050077
Practice locations
Addresses where Russel V. Pineda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4077 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103 (619) 294‑8111
- 4077 5th Ave, Fl 1San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 294‑8111
- 435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 691‑7000
- 550 Washington St, Suite 705San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 713‑7974
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russel V. Pineda as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc214 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528533007 |
| 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