Dr David Jay Smith, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in La Jolla, CA

Dr David Jay Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in La Jolla, California. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice La Jolla Observation Medicine and his current practice location is 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 626-6150.

Dr David Jay Smith is licensed to practice in California (license number G71246) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1093749665.

Contact Information

Dr David Jay Smith, MD
9888 Genesee Ave,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1205
(858) 626-6150
(858) 626-7117

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Jay Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience35 Years
Location9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David Jay Smith attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093749665
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880640507
  • Enrollment ID: I20050325000378

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Jay Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093749665NPI-NPPES
00G712460MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine G71246 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
La Jolla Observation Medicine236572749224

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr David Jay Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLa Jolla Emergency Specialists
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710315353
PECOS PAC ID: 1153552039
Enrollment ID: O20140317001669
Entity NameLa Jolla Observation Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780122986
PECOS PAC ID: 2365727492
Enrollment ID: O20170331001702

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr David Jay Smith is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Jay Smith, MD
Po Box 661687,
Arcadia, CA 91066-1687

Ph: (626) 447-0296
Dr David Jay Smith, MD
9888 Genesee Ave,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1205

Ph: (858) 626-6150

Reviews and Comments


Emergency Medicine Doctors in La Jolla, CA

Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Mckim, PA-C
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Phone: 858-554-8646    Fax: 858-554-6271
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Dr. Monte Tim Mellon, M.D. M.B.A.
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Phone: 858-626-6150    Fax: 858-626-7117
Richard M Obler, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 858-922-1073    
Ian R Grover, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9300 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-657-7000    
Ian Reilly, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-354-6049    
George R Baehr, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-554-8638    

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