Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joseph C. Caperna work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph C. Caperna at 1 hospital: UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joseph C. Caperna see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including San Diego, CA and Lemon Grove, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joseph C. Caperna's specialty?
- Medicare lists Infectious Disease as the primary specialty, and also Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine.
- Does Joseph C. Caperna accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph C. Caperna 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.
- What is the phone number for Joseph C. Caperna?
- (619) 795-1975, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joseph C. Caperna's NPI number?
- 1720141153. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joseph C. Caperna works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph C. Caperna at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph C. Caperna is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2333 1st Ave, Suite 104San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 795‑1975
- 7922 Palm StLemon Grove, CA 91945 (619) 644‑1000
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Hematology/Oncologyalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 1990 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720141153 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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