DR. CHRISTINE GEAREN KELSO MD, MPH
NPI 1821019753
Internal Medicine in Carlsbad, CA

Active since July 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS, KAISER PERMANENTE, CARLSBAD, CA 92011(800) 290-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Christine Gearen Kelso Md, Mph NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINE GEAREN KELSO MD, MPH (NPI 1821019753) is an individual internal medicine provider in Carlsbad, California, licensed in California (A99718) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821019753
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINE GEAREN KELSOCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS, KAISER PERMANENTECarlsbad, CA 92011-3201
Mailing Address6860 Avenida Encinas, Kaiser PermanenteCarlsbad, CA 92011-3201 · (800) 290-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2021
✔ NPI 1821019753 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 · A99718
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 ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 17120 (HI), MD26717 (OR)
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Christine Catharine Gearen Md, Mph

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christine Gearen Kelso Md, Mph is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4981600756
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150908000367
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 Christine Kelso reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Health Maintenance Organization
4647 ZION AVE
San Diego, CA 92120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 92011 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pharmacist
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Pharmacist
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Family Medicine
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Pediatrics
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Family Medicine
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Pharmacist
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Family Medicine
6860 AVENIDA ENCINAS
CARLSBAD, CA 92011

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 Christine Kelso's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Kelso is 1821019753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 23, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Christine Catharine Gearen MD, Mph.

Where is Christine Kelso located?

Christine Kelso practices at 6860 Avenida Encinas Kaiser Permanente, Carlsbad, CA 92011. The listed phone number is (800) 290-5000.

What is Christine Kelso's specialty?

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

Is Christine Kelso enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Kelso is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christine Kelso's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christine Kelso reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (San Diego, 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 Christine Kelso'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 Christine Kelso was last updated on December 16, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.