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SANTOSH VETTICADEN
NPI 1679102461
Internal Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since April 03, 2020PECOS Enrolled
6420 MESA NORTE DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130(408) 203-5023 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Santosh Vetticaden NPPES

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

SANTOSH VETTICADEN (NPI 1679102461) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (C53062) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679102461
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSANTOSH VETTICADEN
Location Address6420 MESA NORTE DRSan Diego, CA 92130-6852
Mailing Address6420 Mesa Norte DrSan Diego, CA 92130-6852 · (408) 203-5023
Phone(408) 203-5023
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2020
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2020
✔ NPI 1679102461 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 · C53062
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.
6420 MESA NORTE DR, San Diego, CA 92130
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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)

Santosh Vetticaden 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 Santosh Vetticaden reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Neighborhood Healthcare
14 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
460 N ELM ST
Escondido, CA 92025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 332 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598703647 (760) 520-8100

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 92130 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.

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 Santosh Vetticaden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Santosh Vetticaden is 1679102461. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2020.

Where is Santosh Vetticaden located?

Santosh Vetticaden practices at 6420 Mesa Norte Dr, San Diego, CA 92130. The listed phone number is (408) 203-5023.

What is Santosh Vetticaden's specialty?

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

Is Santosh Vetticaden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Santosh Vetticaden is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Santosh Vetticaden's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Santosh Vetticaden reassigns Medicare benefits to Neighborhood Healthcare (Escondido, 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 Santosh Vetticaden'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 Santosh Vetticaden was last updated on April 3, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.