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Orthopedic Surgery

Gurbir S. Athwal, MD

Works at hospitals in Merced, CA · La Jolla, CA · Encinitas, CA … · California

Summary

Gurbir S. Athwal, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Merced, CA, La Jolla, CA and Encinitas, CA and other places. NPI 1992332969. 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 Gurbir S. Athwal, 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

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
6Years since medical school (graduated 2020)
MaleGender (as listed)
Dignity Health Medical FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Gurbir S. Athwal work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Gurbir S. Athwal at 5 hospitals: Mercy Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital and Tri-City Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Gurbir S. Athwal see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Merced, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Gurbir S. Athwal's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Gurbir S. Athwal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gurbir S. Athwal 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 Gurbir S. Athwal?
(209) 564-3700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Gurbir S. Athwal's NPI number?
1992332969. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Gurbir S. Athwal works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gurbir S. Athwal 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 Gurbir S. Athwal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gurbir S. Athwal as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Dignity Health Medical Foundation1,184 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Merced

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2020
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1992332969
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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