DR. CATHERINE A. BUERCHNER M.D.
NPI 1962465732
Obstetrics & Gynecology in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Catherine Buerchner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Buerchner is 1962465732. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Q: What is Catherine Buerchner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130(858) 764-3280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Catherine A. Buerchner M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CATHERINE A. BUERCHNER M.D. (NPI 1962465732) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A61658) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962465732

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CATHERINE A. BUERCHNERCredential: M.D.

Location Address3811 VALLEY CENTRE DRSan Diego, CA 92130-3318

Mailing Address10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 92127-5705 · (858) 764-3280 · Fax (858) 764-3299

Phone(858) 764-3280

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2020

NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2020

✔ NPI 1962465732 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A61658

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

3811 VALLEY CENTRE DR, San Diego, CA 92130

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A616580CA

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. Catherine A. Buerchner M.d. 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 ID1759419625

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100513000628

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

Medicare enrollment records show Catherine Buerchner reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Scripps Health

2.8 mi

Multi-Specialty

10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
1,598 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275899072 (858) 554-9100

Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc.

3.6 mi

Multi-Specialty

9888 GENESEE AVE
La Jolla, CA 92037

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
278 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1699043000 (858) 626-4123

Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

10 mi

Emergency Medicine

7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437103942 (858) 939-3400

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

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.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101

This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.

25 services25 patients

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

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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 20

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

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