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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: August 09, 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, 2026 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
Phone(619) 462-5555
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
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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

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, 2026
CLIA Number05D0566313
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
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.

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. MICHELLE CAO M.D.
Family Medicine
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 105
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (858) 499-2600
HODA MELISSA KASHIKAR RN, MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 360
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 460-2700
KAMBIZ GHANDEHARI DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 325
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 697-2800
GROSSMONT SURGERY CENTER, L.P.
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 100
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 698-0930
ERICA RAGEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
8881 FLETCHER PKWY
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (213) 447-2314
BRUCE M CRABTREE MD INC
Anesthesiology
8881 FLETCHER PKWY
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 698-0930
KULJINDER S GREWAL M D P C
Ophthalmology
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 104
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 644-1400
DR. SALVATORE TARANTINO M.D.
Internal Medicine
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, STE 370
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 462-5555

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.

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, 2026. 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.