Quick answers
- Does Sergio R. Flores accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sergio R. Flores 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 Sergio R. Flores see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 282 Original Medicare patients and 741 services for Sergio R. Flores. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sergio R. Flores's NPI number?
- 1588674022. 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 Sergio R. Flores, 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 | 282 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 741 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)211 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)174 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)76 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)73 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)55 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes18%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Sergio R. Flores works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sergio R. Flores 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.
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula Vista, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050222
- Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare CenterCoronado, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050234
- Sharp Memorial HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050100
Practice locations
Addresses where Sergio R. Flores is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 751 Med Ctr CtChula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 502‑5800
- 7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123 (858) 939‑3400
- 8008 Frost St, Suite 200San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 292‑7527
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sergio R. Flores as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation422 clinicians in the group
- San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants Inc a Medical Group13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Chula Vista
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chula Vista, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 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) | 1588674022 |
| 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