ALEXANDER S. MEILAN DO – NPI #1285097162
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ALEXANDER MEILAN is a physician located in LA JOLLA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285097162 to ALEXANDER MEILAN on March 30, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jun 30, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALEXANDER MEILAN below.

NPI Profile for
ALEXANDER S. MEILAN

NPI Number
1285097162
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEXANDER S. MEILAN
Credentials
DO
Primary location
10710 N TORREY PINES RD # MS 315
LA JOLLA, CA 92037-1035
Phone: (858) 554-9100 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 30, 2020

Note: NPPES allows providers to attest to the accuracy of their NPI data. When a provider request any change to the NPI record, they will be able to attest to their changed NPI data, resulting in an updated certification date.

Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA 20A15866

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALEXANDER MEILAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
      10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
      LA JOLLA, CA 92037
    • SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
      9888 GENESEE AVENUE
      LA JOLLA, CA 92037
    • SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
      4077 5TH AVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SEAPORT SCRIPPS HOME HEALTH
      3750 CONVOY STREET, SUITE 220
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.