DR. ROBERT F STEPHENS MD
NPI 1861789786
Anesthesiology in San Diego, CA

Active since June 29, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3626 RUFFIN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 565-9666(858) 565-9441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Robert F Stephens Md NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT F STEPHENS MD (NPI 1861789786) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A119738) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861789786
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT F STEPHENSCredential: MD
Location Address3626 RUFFIN RDSan Diego, CA 92123-1810
Mailing Address3626 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123-1810 · (858) 565-9666 · Fax (858) 565-9441
Fax(858) 565-9441
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 2014
✔ NPI 1861789786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A119738
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
3626 RUFFIN RD, San Diego, CA 92123

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert F Stephens Md 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 ID4880813898
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140923002117
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Stephens reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
6699 ALVARADO RD STE 2309
San Diego, CA 92120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8141 VISTA DR
La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
555 E VALLEY PARKWAY, PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER
Escondido, CA 92025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1415 ROSS AVE
El Centro, CA 92243
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
37 services36 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
27 services27 patients
Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
11 services11 patients

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.

Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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 Robert Stephens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Stephens is 1861789786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2011.

Where is Robert Stephens located?

Robert Stephens practices at 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 565-9666.

What is Robert Stephens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Robert Stephens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Stephens 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 organizations bill Medicare for Robert Stephens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Stephens reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Alvarado Physicians Medical Group (San Diego, CA), Innovative Anesthesia Consultants PC (La Mesa, CA), Anesthesia Consultants Of California Medical Group Inc (Escondido, CA) and Stephens Anesthesia Services, Inc (El Centro, CA). Each 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 Robert Stephens'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 Robert Stephens was last updated on August 29, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.