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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Catherine A. Buerchner, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · California

Summary

Catherine A. Buerchner, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in La Jolla, CA. NPI 1962465732. 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 Catherine A. Buerchner, 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

Obstetrics/GynecologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
University Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Scripps HealthGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Catherine A. Buerchner work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Catherine A. Buerchner at 2 hospitals: Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Catherine A. Buerchner see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Catherine A. Buerchner's specialty?
Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology as the primary specialty.
Does Catherine A. Buerchner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catherine A. Buerchner 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 Catherine A. Buerchner?
(858) 554-8122, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Catherine A. Buerchner's NPI number?
1962465732. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Catherine A. Buerchner works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Catherine A. Buerchner 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 Catherine A. Buerchner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Catherine A. Buerchner as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in La Jolla

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1962465732
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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