Joseph Califano, M.D.
NPI 1881652972 · Otolaryngology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Califano, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1881652972).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881652972
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G138926 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
233 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 130 | $67 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 53 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 39 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 11 | $99 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-01
- Last updated
- 2018-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Califano's NPI number?
- Joseph Califano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881652972, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Califano's specialty?
- Joseph Califano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Califano located?
- Joseph Califano's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103.
- What is Joseph Califano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Califano is (858) 822-6197.
- Does Joseph Califano accept Medicare?
- Joseph Califano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Califano's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Califano's NPI (1881652972) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.