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PRESTON HALE MD
NPI 1447952031
Internal Medicine in Encinitas, CA

Active since March 20, 2023PECOS Enrolled
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE A208, ENCINITAS, CA 92024(760) 479-3900(760) 753-8177 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2026, Mar 20, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Preston Hale Md NPPES

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

PRESTON HALE MD (NPI 1447952031) is an individual internal medicine provider in Encinitas, California, licensed in California (A206938) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447952031
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NamePRESTON HALECredential: MD
Location Address477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE A208Encinitas, CA 92024-1329
Mailing Address10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 92127-5705 · (760) 479-3900 · Fax (760) 753-8177
Phone(760) 479-3900
Fax(760) 753-8177
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1447952031 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 · A206938
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.
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE A208, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Preston Hale Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4284088535
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260712000169
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92024 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 6

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

DR. NANCY LANDIS FIERRO MD
Family Medicine
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE A208
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 479-3900
DR. DOLLY PRERAK DOCTOR MD
Internal Medicine
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE A208
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (432) 528-2527
YAWEN CHENG MD
Internal Medicine
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE A208
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 479-3900
DR. DAVID HYUNIN KO MD
Internal Medicine
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE A208
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 479-3900
SHELLEY SHAFER HAMMER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE A208
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 479-3900
DR. GERARD ANTHONY LUMKONG MD
Family Medicine
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE A208
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
San Diego County (760) 479-3900

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 Preston Hale's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preston Hale is 1447952031. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2023.

Where is Preston Hale located?

Preston Hale practices at 477 N El Camino Real Ste A208, Encinitas, CA 92024. The listed phone number is (760) 479-3900.

What is Preston Hale's specialty?

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

Is Preston Hale enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Preston Hale is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Preston Hale was last updated on September 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.