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Rheumatology

Arthur F. Kavanaugh, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Arthur F. Kavanaugh, MD is a rheumatologist at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Phone: (858) 657-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Arthur F. Kavanaugh had 220 Original Medicare patients and 663 services. NPI 1679584486. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (858) 657‑7000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
  • Group practice: Regents of the University of California
  • Medical school: St. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Arthur F. Kavanaugh, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Arthur F. Kavanaugh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arthur F. Kavanaugh 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 Arthur F. Kavanaugh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 220 Original Medicare patients and 663 services for Arthur F. Kavanaugh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Arthur F. Kavanaugh's NPI number?
1679584486. 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 Arthur F. Kavanaugh, 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 patients220
Services billed to Medicare663
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)343 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)214 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Depression25%

Hospitals where Arthur F. Kavanaugh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Arthur F. Kavanaugh 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Arthur F. Kavanaugh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Arthur F. Kavanaugh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in San Diego

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

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Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSt. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679584486
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians