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Pulmonary Disease

Richard S. Sacks, MD

Works at hospitals in La Mesa, CA · Chula Vista, CA · Coronado, CA … · California

Summary

Richard S. Sacks, MD (Pulmonary Disease) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in La Mesa, CA, Chula Vista, CA and Coronado, CA and other places. NPI 1811034143. 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 Richard S. Sacks, 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

Pulmonary DiseasePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
MaleGender (as listed)
Emergency and Acute Care Medical CorporationGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard S. Sacks work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard S. Sacks at 4 hospitals: Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard S. Sacks see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Coronado, CA, San Diego, CA and Chula Vista, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard S. Sacks's specialty?
Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Critical Care (Intensivists).
Does Richard S. Sacks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Sacks 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 Richard S. Sacks?
(619) 522-3600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard S. Sacks's NPI number?
1811034143. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard S. Sacks works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard S. Sacks 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 Richard S. Sacks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard S. Sacks as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation422 clinicians in the group
  • Chest Medicine and Critical Care Medical Group Inc25 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pulmonologists in Coronado

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811034143
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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