Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard E. Payne work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard E. Payne at 3 hospitals: Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard E. Payne see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Encinitas, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard E. Payne's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Richard E. Payne accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard E. Payne 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 Richard E. Payne offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Richard E. Payne offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is Richard E. Payne's NPI number?
- 1841252707. 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 E. Payne works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard E. Payne at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050503
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050324
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard E. Payne is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 477 N El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard E. Payne as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- North Coast Family Medical Group11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Encinitas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encinitas, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841252707 |
| 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