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Hospice/Palliative Care

Robert C. Morehead, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · California

Summary

Robert C. Morehead, MD (Hospice/Palliative Care) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in La Jolla, CA. NPI 1801069513. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert C. Morehead, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hospice/Palliative CarePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
University Of Louisville School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Robert C. Morehead work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Robert C. Morehead at 1 hospital: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Robert C. Morehead see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including La Jolla, CA and Chula Vista, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Robert C. Morehead's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospice/Palliative Care as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Robert C. Morehead accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert C. Morehead 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.
Does Robert C. Morehead offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Robert C. Morehead offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Robert C. Morehead?
(858) 554-9100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Robert C. Morehead's NPI number?
1801069513. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Robert C. Morehead works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert C. Morehead at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert C. Morehead is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert C. Morehead as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc214 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other palliative care doctors in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801069513
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians