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Cardiac Surgery

Scot A. Brewster, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · California

Summary

Scot A. Brewster, MD (Cardiac Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in La Jolla, CA. NPI 1568469815. 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 Scot A. Brewster, 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

Cardiac SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
44Years since medical school (graduated 1982)
Geisel School Of Medicine At DartmouthMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Scripps HealthGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Scot A. Brewster work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Scot A. Brewster at 1 hospital: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Scot A. Brewster see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Scot A. Brewster's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiac Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Does Scot A. Brewster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scot A. Brewster 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 Scot A. Brewster offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Scot A. Brewster offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Scot A. Brewster?
(858) 626-4123, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Scot A. Brewster's NPI number?
1568469815. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Scot A. Brewster works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Scot A. Brewster 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 Scot A. Brewster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Scot A. Brewster as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiac surgeons in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth
Graduation year1982
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568469815
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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