ROBERT MICHAEL TICKES MD
NPI 1326500620
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in La Jolla, CA

Active since April 04, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 554-3200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2024, Apr 4, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Robert Michael Tickes Md NPPES

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

ROBERT MICHAEL TICKES MD (NPI 1326500620) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (A177125) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326500620
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameROBERT MICHAEL TICKESCredential: MD
Location Address10666 N TORREY PINES RDLa Jolla, CA 92037-1027
Mailing Address10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 92127-5705 · (858) 554-3200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2024
✔ NPI 1326500620 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A177125
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License A177125 (CA)
10666 N TORREY PINES RD, La Jolla, CA 92037

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert Michael Tickes Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2062809569
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220502002269
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 Robert Tickes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Same address
Multi-Specialty
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,598 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
477 services199 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
133 services131 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
118 services116 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
28 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 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
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Hospitalist
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Hospitalist
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Podiatrist
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Orthopaedic Surgery
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

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 Robert Tickes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Tickes is 1326500620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2019.

Where is Robert Tickes located?

Robert Tickes practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 554-3200.

What is Robert Tickes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Robert Tickes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Tickes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Robert Tickes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Tickes 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 Robert Tickes'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 Robert Tickes was last updated on April 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.