ELAINE GERTSER MD – NPI #1992719967
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

ELAINE GERTSER is a physician located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992719967 to ELAINE GERTSER on July 27, 2006. 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 18 years ago on Apr 15, 2008. 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 ELAINE GERTSER below.

NPI Profile for
ELAINE GERTSER

NPI Number
1992719967
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ELAINE GERTSER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6367 ALVARDO COURT
202
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Phone: (619) 582-8055 Fax: (619) 582-0809
Mailing address
6367 ALVARADO COURT
202
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Phone: (619) 582-8055 Fax: (619) 582-0809
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ELAINE GERTSER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00A562810
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 A56281

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
ELAINE GERTSER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
      5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58
      LA MESA, CA 91942
    • SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      7901 FROST ST
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • NIGHTINGALE HOME CARE INC
      4579 MAPLE AVENUE, SUITE 2 & 4
      LA MESA, CA 91941
  • NURSING HOME
    • ABBY GARDENS HEALTHCARE CENTER
      8060 FROST STREET
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
    • BALBOA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
      3520 FOURTH AVENUE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
    • BOULDER CREEK POST ACUTE
      12696 MONTE VISTA ROAD
      POWAY, CA 92064
    • GOLDEN HILL POST ACUTE
      1201 34TH ST.
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
    • THE SHORES POST-ACUTE
      2828 MEADOWLARK DRIVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
  • HOSPICE
    • COMFORT AND PEACE HOSPICE
      3944 MURPHY CANYON ROAD, SUITE C100
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
    • TOGETHER HOSPICE CARE LLC
      7771 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
      LA MESA, CA 91942
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • KINDRED HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO
      1940 EL CAJON BLVD
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92104

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