Quick answers
- Does David J. Barnette Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David J. Barnette 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 David J. Barnette Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,350 Original Medicare patients and 7,151 services for David J. Barnette Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David J. Barnette Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1750372728. 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 David J. Barnette 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 | 2,350 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,151 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)5,084 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)454 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)344 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)332 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)236 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
- Osteoporosis18%
Practice locations
Addresses where David J. Barnette Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10820 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑4100
- 6649 Curlew TerCarlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 492‑1140
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David J. Barnette Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
- Pathologyalso
Other dermatologists in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, 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 | Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750372728 |
| 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