Joseph Caperna, M.D.
NPI 1720141153 · Infectious Disease Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Caperna, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1720141153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720141153
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A49951 (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 tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,139 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 697 | $192 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 276 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 259 | $97 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 204 | $9 |
| Smoking and Tobacco Use Intensive Counseling, More Than 10 Minutes99407 | 196 | $28 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 130 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 158 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 153 | 25 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 148 | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 123 | 15 |
| Testosterone | 112 | 17 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 109 | 19 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,594 across 95 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-18
- Last updated
- 2026-01-14
- Certified
- 2026-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Caperna's NPI number?
- Joseph Caperna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720141153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Caperna's specialty?
- Joseph Caperna is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Caperna located?
- Joseph Caperna's practice location on file with NPPES is 2333 1st Ave Ste 104, San Diego, CA 92101-1538.
- What is Joseph Caperna's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Caperna is (619) 795-1975.
- Does Joseph Caperna accept Medicare?
- Joseph Caperna is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Caperna's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Caperna's NPI (1720141153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.