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Karl K. Limmer

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Karl K. Limmer is a general surgeon at 8008 Frost St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123. Phone: (858) 939-7471. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karl K. Limmer had 82 Original Medicare patients and 163 services. NPI 1871757294. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 8008 Frost St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123 · Directions
  • Phone: (858) 939‑7471
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Sharp Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: San Diego Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons Inc
  • Medical school: Temple University School Of Medicine · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karl K. Limmer, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karl K. Limmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl K. Limmer 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 Karl K. Limmer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 82 Original Medicare patients and 163 services for Karl K. Limmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karl K. Limmer's NPI number?
1871757294. 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 Karl K. Limmer, 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 patients82
Services billed to Medicare163
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)22 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)21 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)16 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease61%
  • Atrial fibrillation57%
  • Heart failure52%
  • Arthritis37%

Hospitals where Karl K. Limmer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl K. Limmer at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karl K. Limmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karl K. Limmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • San Diego Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons Inc14 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in San Diego

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

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Other clinicians in San Diego Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871757294
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians