Quick answers
- Does Alex Z. Huang accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alex Z. Huang 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 Alex Z. Huang see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 351 Original Medicare patients and 551 services for Alex Z. Huang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alex Z. Huang's NPI number?
- 1982131892. 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 Alex Z. Huang, 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 | 351 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 551 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)203 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)147 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)78 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)52 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)17 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes43%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Depression39%
Hospitals where Alex Z. Huang works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alex Z. Huang 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.
- Palomar Health Downtown CampusEscondido, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050115
- Palomar Medical Center PowayPoway, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050636
- Scripps Green HospitalLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050424
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050077
Practice locations
Addresses where Alex Z. Huang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10710 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑9100
- 15615 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 92064 (310) 379‑2134
- 2185 Citracado PkwyEscondido, CA 92029 (310) 379‑2134
- 4077 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103 (619) 686‑3800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alex Z. Huang as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
- Palomar Emergency Physicians, Inc71 clinicians in the group
- Pacific Emergency Providers a Prof Corp24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982131892 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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