DR. TRICIA SANTOS CAVAIOLA M.D
NPI 1518163799
Internal Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since June 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(619) 543-1849 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Tricia Santos Cavaiola M.d NPPES

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

DR. TRICIA SANTOS CAVAIOLA M.D (NPI 1518163799) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A108282) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518163799
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TRICIA SANTOS CAVAIOLACredential: M.D
Location AddressUCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DRSan Diego, CA 92103
Mailing Address4168 Front St Ste 1-106San Diego, CA 92103-2030 · (619) 543-6303
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 2013
✔ NPI 1518163799 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A108282
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.
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, San Diego, CA 92103

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

Dr. Tricia Santos Cavaiola M.d 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 ID4284767401
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100809000252
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 Tricia Santos Cavaiola reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Allergy & Immunology
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,051 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 2

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 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.
684 services208 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.
158 services153 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers12 claims201 services$18.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers14 claims580 services$2.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers40 claims80 services$6.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
6 suppliers21 claims26 services$1.07 avg. paid by Medicare
External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin E0784
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$321.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Insulin for administration through dme (i.e., insulin pump) per 50 units J1817
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI000N
3 suppliers12 claims2,340 services$7.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Anesthesiology
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 0801
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Ophthalmology
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 8201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 8201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 8201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Anesthesiology
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 0801
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Anesthesiology
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 0801
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Clinical Neuropsychologist
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 8201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Anesthesiology
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, 200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 0801
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

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 Tricia Santos Cavaiola's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tricia Santos Cavaiola is 1518163799. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2007.

Where is Tricia Santos Cavaiola located?

Tricia Santos Cavaiola practices at Ucsd Medical Center 200 West Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (619) 543-1849.

What is Tricia Santos Cavaiola's specialty?

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

Is Tricia Santos Cavaiola enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tricia Santos Cavaiola 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 Tricia Santos Cavaiola's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tricia Santos Cavaiola reassigns Medicare benefits to Regents Of The University Of California (San Diego, 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 Tricia Santos Cavaiola'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 Tricia Santos Cavaiola was last updated on April 19, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.