DR. KELLI CHRISTINE KARCHES M.D., MPH
NPI 1891997631
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in San Diego, CA

Active since June 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(619) 543-6303 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 29, 2019, Aug 10, 2018, Sep 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Kelli Christine Karches M.d., Mph NPPES

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

DR. KELLI CHRISTINE KARCHES M.D., MPH (NPI 1891997631) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A80931) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891997631
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. KELLI CHRISTINE KARCHESCredential: M.D., MPH
Location Address200 W ARBOR DRSan Diego, CA 92103
Mailing AddressPo Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1891997631 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A80931
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103

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. Kelli Christine Karches M.d., 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 ID648255463
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040623001579
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Kelli Karches reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gastroenterology
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Regents Of The University Of California
  • 1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
4094 4TH AVE
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,100 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
4077 FIFTH AVE
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 218 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
4077 5TH AVE
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,598 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
4077 FIFTH AVENUE, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
43 services22 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers52 claims52 services$194.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Hospice, Inpatient
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Anesthesiology
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

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 Kelli Karches's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kelli Karches is 1891997631. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2007.

Where is Kelli Karches located?

Kelli Karches practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (619) 543-6303.

What is Kelli Karches's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Kelli Karches enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kelli Karches 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 Kelli Karches's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kelli Karches reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Regents Of The University Of California - Ucsd Medical Group (San Diego, CA), Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc (San Diego, CA), On Call Specialists Medical Group Of San Diego, Inc. (San Diego, CA), Scripps Health (San Diego, CA), Scripps Mercy Physicians Cardiology Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Kelli Karches'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 Kelli Karches was last updated on October 29, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.