Quick answers
- Does Philip Botkiss accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Philip Botkiss 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 Philip Botkiss see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 24 Original Medicare patients and 730 services for Philip Botkiss. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Philip Botkiss's NPI number?
- 1881777803. 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 Philip Botkiss, 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 730 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)385 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)182 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes (90836)99 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)14 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)13 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- Arthritis46%
Practice locations
Addresses where Philip Botkiss is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7850 Vista Hill AveSan Diego, CA 92123 (858) 694‑8445
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| 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) | 1881777803 |
| 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