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Active NPI 1306861950 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas J Kipps , MD

Internal Medicine • La Jolla, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Kipps, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in La Jolla, CA. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1979, Dr. Kipps delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3855 HEALTH SCIENCES DR.

Dr. Kipps is affiliated with Regents Of The University Of California and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3855 Health Sciences Dr
Mail Code 0820

La Jolla, CA 920931503

Telephone 8585345400
Fax 8585345620
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in La Jolla, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
47 Yrs +26.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
170 Specialists

Practicing in La Jolla, CA (18502 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
30.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kipps (47 Years) 47 Yrs
La Jolla Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
344 172 $520.61 $147.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License CA G43229

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RH0003X

State License CA G43229

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00G432290 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Regents Of The University Of California

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000

Phone: 8586577000

Regents Of The University Of California

9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 920931350

Phone: 8586577000

Regents Of The University Of California

9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 920931350

Phone: 8586577000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Danelle James , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1699859694

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Choi , MD

Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

NPI 1912181173

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 3855 HEALTH SCIENCES DR, MAIL CODE 0820, LA JOLLA, CA 920931503 (Tel: 8585345400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 3855 HEALTH SCIENCES DR, MAIL CODE 0820, LA JOLLA, CA 920931503 (Tel: 8585345400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS KIPPS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #G43229 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306861950
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 13, 2006
Last Update: September 11, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3855 Health Sciences Dr, Mail Code 0820

La Jolla, CA 920931503

Phone: 8585345400

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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