Quick answers
- Does Edward V. Ross Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward V. Ross Jr. 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 Edward V. Ross Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 498 Original Medicare patients and 1,329 services for Edward V. Ross Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward V. Ross Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1740252493. 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 Edward V. Ross Jr., 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 | 498 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,329 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)366 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)261 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths (17111)111 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)88 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)84 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 pressure50%
- Arthritis46%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Anxiety19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward V. Ross Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3811 Valley Centre DrSan Diego, CA 92130 (858) 764‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward V. Ross Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 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) | 1740252493 |
| 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
- 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