Kirk Peterson, M.D.
NPI 1598811358 · Internal Medicine Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kirk Peterson, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1598811358).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598811358
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G16298 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-26
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kirk Peterson's NPI number?
- Kirk Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598811358, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kirk Peterson's specialty?
- Kirk Peterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kirk Peterson located?
- Kirk Peterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 9350 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037-8411.
- What is Kirk Peterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kirk Peterson is (619) 543-5666.
- Does Kirk Peterson accept Medicare?
- Kirk Peterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kirk Peterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kirk Peterson's NPI (1598811358) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.