CARING PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
NPI 1669680559
Internal Medicine in La Mesa, CA

Active since May 21, 2007CLIA 05D0566313 · Microscopy
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, STE 370, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 462-5555(619) 462-5572 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 9, 2022, May 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. NPPES

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

CARING PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP, INC. (NPI 1669680559) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in La Mesa, California and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through August 31, 2028 and lists Robert Tarantino, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669680559
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameCARING PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Location Address8881 FLETCHER PKWY, STE 370La Mesa, CA 91942
Mailing Address8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Ste 370La Mesa, CA 91942-3134 · (619) 462-5555 · Fax (619) 462-5572
Fax(619) 462-5572
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert TarantinoOffice Manager · (619) 462-5555
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1669680559 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 · A41845
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.
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, La Mesa, CA 91942

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidGR0084090CA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by January 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateCaliforniaEnrollment IDO20040412001542Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Internal Medicine
NPI 1770141061
8881 FLETCHER PKWY STE 370
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 462-5555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Practice
NPI 1174581458
8881 FLETCHER PKWY STE 370
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 462-5555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1386871721
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-3400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.7 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 05D0566313

Caring Physicians Medical Group Inc · La Mesa, CA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2028
CLIA Number05D0566313
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2028
Laboratory DirectorSalvatore Tarantino MD
Laboratory Phone(619) 462-5555
Laboratory LocationCaring Physicians Medical Group Inc8881 Fletcher Pkwy, #370, La Mesa, CA 91942
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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 Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. is 1669680559. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2007.

Where is Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. located?

Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. is located at 8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 370, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (619) 462-5555.

What is Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (California, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc., in General Practice and Internal Medicine. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 05D0566313) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. was last updated on November 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.