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PHILLIP R TACON MD
NPI 1518586171
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in La Jolla, CA

Active since April 14, 2020PECOS Enrolled
9898 GENESEE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 554-3300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 2, 2026, Jun 3, 2025, Jul 7, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Phillip R Tacon Md NPPES

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

PHILLIP R TACON MD (NPI 1518586171) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (A185471) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518586171
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NamePHILLIP R TACONCredential: MD
Location Address9898 GENESEE AVELa Jolla, CA 92037-1205
Mailing Address10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 92127-5705 · (858) 554-3300
Phone(858) 554-3300
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1518586171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A185471
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A185471 (CA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License A185471 (CA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
9898 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037
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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)

Phillip R Tacon Md 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 Phillip Tacon reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Scripps Health
Same address
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
9898 GENESEE AVE FL 3
La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,598 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619108503 (858) 455-6330

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 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
$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.

DR. RAWAA ALMUKHTAR M.D., MPH
Dermatology
9898 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 824-5434
BRUCE W. ARMSTRONG P.A.-C. , MHS
Physician Assistant
9898 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 824-5363
MRS. BELLA ALBAKOVA PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
9898 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 455-6330
PRIYANKA KADAM HALANI M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery)
9898 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 824-4100
FARRAH NASROLLAHI MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
9898 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-3300
MS. EKCHHANAK LEADERS ROSENKRANZ PA-C
Physician Assistant
9898 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 824-5363
WILLIAM GANG WANG MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
9898 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 824-5363
KATIE LYNN TRECROCE FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
9898 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 824-5383

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 Phillip Tacon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Phillip Tacon is 1518586171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2020.

Where is Phillip Tacon located?

Phillip Tacon practices at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 554-3300.

What is Phillip Tacon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Phillip Tacon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Phillip Tacon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Phillip Tacon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Phillip Tacon 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 Phillip Tacon'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 Phillip Tacon was last updated on February 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.