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VITUITY
NPI 1538409602
Emergency Medicine in Escondido, CA

Active since February 26, 2013
555 E VALLEY PKWY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025(760) 739-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 16, 2018, May 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vituity NPPES

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

VITUITY (NPI 1538409602) is a healthcare organization registered as an emergency medicine in Escondido, California and active in the NPI registry since February 2013. The organization lists David Birdsall, Chief Operations Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538409602
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Legal Business NameCEP AMERICA - CALIFORNIA
Location Address555 E VALLEY PKWYEscondido, CA 92025-3048
Mailing Address2100 Powell St Ste 900Emeryville, CA 94608-1844 · (510) 350-2600
Phone(760) 739-3000
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid BirdsallChief Operations Officer · (510) 350-2600
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1538409602 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
555 E VALLEY PKWY, Escondido, CA 92025
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsVituity

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

1,200

Medicare enrollment records show 1,200 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Vituity, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 14 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 10

Emergency Medicine1,024
Nurse Practitioner156
Family Practice7
Internal Medicine4
Critical Care (Intensivists)2
General Practice2
Hospice/Palliative Care2
Anesthesiology1
2 other specialties2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 1,200
Stephen Dunphy, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1619025517
555 E VALLEY PKWY
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 739-3206
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michele Grad, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1295740884
555 E VALLEY PKWY
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 739-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
David Lee, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1881600393
555 E VALLEY PKWY
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 739-3300
✔ PECOSSame address
Bing Pao, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1437164894
555 E VALLEY PKWY
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 739-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jaime Rivas, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1699782987
555 E VALLEY PKWY
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 739-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Elizabeth Wulfert, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1720095847
555 E VALLEY PKWY
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 739-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Casey Buitenhuys, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1578761409
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
Escondido, CA 92029
(442) 281-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Allan Hansen, M.D
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1619175759
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
Escondido, CA 92029
(858) 336-8174
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Nicholle Bromley, M.D
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1801054002
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
Escondido, CA 92029
(442) 281-1072
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Jennifer Cullen, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1710146352
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
Escondido, CA 92029
(442) 281-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Erica Bailey, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1124388962
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
Escondido, CA 92029
(442) 281-1072
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Lisa Kinney-Ham, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1568635399
2185 CITRACADO PKWY
Escondido, CA 92029
(442) 281-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Todd Simmons, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1922248657
2185 CITRACADO PARKWAY
Escondido, CA 92029
(442) 281-1072
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Donald Bennett, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1558569533
310 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD #107-214
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 705-7705
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
John How, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1861613515
285 N EL CAMINO REAL STE 117-118
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 259-2396
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Natasha Ruiz, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356862163
1505 ENCINITAS BLVD
Encinitas, CA 92024
(800) 926-8273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Shauna Conry, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1285877787
203 W F ST
San Diego, CA 92101
(800) 926-8273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Stacy Thompson, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891252318
3610 VILLAGE DR APT A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 717-0389
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Lauren Van Woy, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1568959161
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-8800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Spencer Darlin
Family Practice
NPI 1154984391
4647 ZION AVE
San Diego, CA 92120
(833) 574-2273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
See all 1,200 clinicians

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

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 Cep America - California's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cep America - California is 1538409602. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2013. The provider is doing business as Vituity.

Where is Cep America - California located?

Cep America - California is located at 555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025. The listed phone number is (760) 739-3000.

What is Cep America - California's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Cep America - California enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cep America - California is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Cep America - California?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1,200 clinicians in 10 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Cep America - California. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Emergency Medicine (1,024), Nurse Practitioner (156) and Family Practice (7). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 14 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cep America - California was last updated on February 16, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.