Kevin Paternostro, MD
NPI 1326797028 · Hospitalist Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Paternostro, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1326797028).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326797028
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A189061 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 200 W Arbor Dr # Mc8425San Diego, CA 92103-1911Phone: (619) 543-6268
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-21
- Last updated
- 2025-10-08
- Certified
- 2025-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Paternostro's NPI number?
- Kevin Paternostro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326797028, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Paternostro's specialty?
- Kevin Paternostro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Paternostro located?
- Kevin Paternostro's practice location on file with NPPES is 9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037-1300.
- What is Kevin Paternostro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Paternostro is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Kevin Paternostro accept Medicare?
- Kevin Paternostro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Paternostro's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Paternostro's NPI (1326797028) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.