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DR. SCOTT A. CARSTENS M.D.
NPI 1073618831
Internal Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130(858) 764-3150 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Scott A. Carstens M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SCOTT A. CARSTENS M.D. (NPI 1073618831) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G38615) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073618831
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SCOTT A. CARSTENSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3811 VALLEY CENTRE DRSan Diego, CA 92130-3318
Mailing Address54433 FileLos Angeles, CA 90074-0001
Phone(858) 764-3150
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 2009
✔ NPI 1073618831 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G38615
Definition
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.
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR, San Diego, CA 92130
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00G386150CA
Medicare UPINA47538CA
Medicare PINWG38615CCA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Scott A. Carstens M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Scott Carstens reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Scripps Health
2.8 mi
Multi-Specialty
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,598 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275899072 (858) 554-9100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92130 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TAYLOR LYNN ROMERO NP
Nurse Practitioner
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
San Diego County (858) 764-9080
ANDREW SHIN LAI MD
Internal Medicine
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
San Diego County (858) 455-9100
DR. TODD M. HITCHCOCK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
San Diego County (858) 764-3110
MANDY HILLMER FNP-C, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
San Diego County (858) 764-3040
DR. RIO DION DICKENS M.D.
Internal Medicine
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
San Diego County (858) 764-3000
DR. HOLLY E. HAUSER M.D.
Family Medicine
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
San Diego County (858) 764-9081
MITCH BIERMANN
Internal Medicine
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
San Diego County (858) 764-3320
DR. ILIA J.L. CHRISTY M.D.
Internal Medicine
3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR, S99
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
San Diego County (858) 764-3000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Scott Carstens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott Carstens is 1073618831. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Where is Scott Carstens located?

Scott Carstens practices at 3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130. The listed phone number is (858) 764-3150.

What is Scott Carstens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Scott Carstens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Scott Carstens is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Scott Carstens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Scott Carstens reassigns Medicare benefits to Scripps Health (La Jolla, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Scott Carstens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Scott Carstens was last updated on June 25, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.