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Pulmonary Disease

Katharine Epler, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Katharine Epler, MD (Pulmonary Disease) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in San Diego, CA. NPI 1558855817. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katharine Epler, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Pulmonary DiseasePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
8Years since medical school (graduated 2018)
University Of New Mexico School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Regents of the University of CaliforniaGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Katharine Epler work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Katharine Epler at 2 hospitals: Sharp Memorial Hospital and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Katharine Epler see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including San Diego, CA and Chula Vista, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Katharine Epler's specialty?
Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
Does Katharine Epler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katharine Epler 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.
Does Katharine Epler offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Katharine Epler offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Katharine Epler?
(858) 249-6753, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Katharine Epler's NPI number?
1558855817. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Katharine Epler works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katharine Epler at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Katharine Epler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katharine Epler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
  • Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation422 clinicians in the group
  • Chest Medicine and Critical Care Medical Group Inc25 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pulmonologists in San Diego

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558855817
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians