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JOSEPH CAPERNA MD A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
NPI 1770926743
Internal Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since April 09, 2013
2333 FIRST AVE, SUITE 104, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101(619) 795-1975(619) 795-1976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 14, 2026, Jan 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Joseph Caperna Md A Professional Corporation NPPES

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

JOSEPH CAPERNA MD A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION (NPI 1770926743) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in San Diego, California and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. The organization lists Joseph Caperna, Md, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770926743
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameJOSEPH CAPERNA MD A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Location Address2333 FIRST AVE, SUITE 104San Diego, CA 92101-1538
Mailing Address2333 1st Ave Ste 104San Diego, CA 92101-1538 · (619) 795-1975 · Fax (619) 795-1976
Phone(619) 795-1975
Fax(619) 795-1976
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph CapernaMd · (619) 795-1975
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1770926743 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A49951
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.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X · License A49951 (CA)
2333 FIRST AVE, San Diego, CA 92101
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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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joseph Caperna Md A Professional Corporation is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Joseph Caperna, M.D.
Infectious Disease
NPI 1720141153
2333 1ST AVE STE 104
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 795-1975
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation is 1770926743. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2013.

Where is Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation located?

Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation is located at 2333 First Ave Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92101. The listed phone number is (619) 795-1975.

What is Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Infectious Disease) reassigns their Medicare billing to Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Caperna MD A Professional Corporation was last updated on January 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.