Julio Echegoyen, M.D.,PHD.
NPI 1770801540 · Ophthalmology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Julio Echegoyen, M.D.,PHD. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1770801540).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770801540
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.,PHD.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A121431 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
1,774 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 312 | $99 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 209 | $52 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 163 | $518 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 155 | $163 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 86 | $139 |
| Posterior Chamber Intraocular LensV2632 | 86 | $137 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 288 | 162 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 237 | 144 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 195 | 92 |
| Latanoprost | 117 | 24 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 53 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 51 | — |
| Atropine Sulfate | 46 | 38 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,004 across 138 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
- 2010-05-04
- Last updated
- 2019-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Julio Echegoyen's NPI number?
- Julio Echegoyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770801540, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Julio Echegoyen's specialty?
- Julio Echegoyen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Julio Echegoyen located?
- Julio Echegoyen's practice location on file with NPPES is 8910 University Center Ln Ste 800, San Diego, CA 92122-1031.
- What is Julio Echegoyen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Julio Echegoyen is (619) 427-3355.
- Does Julio Echegoyen accept Medicare?
- Julio Echegoyen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Julio Echegoyen's NPI active?
- Yes — Julio Echegoyen's NPI (1770801540) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.