Catherine Ridgway, PA-C
Physician Assistant
18+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
10 locations
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92103
(619) 543-6222
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92103
(619) 543-6222
Regents Of The University Of California
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103
Regents Of The University Of California
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103
(858) 657-7000
Regents Of The University Of California
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103
(619) 543-1899
Regents Of The University Of California
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103
(858) 657-8540
About Catherine Ridgway
Catherine Ridgway, PA-C is a healthcare provider practicing in San Diego, CA.
Specialty Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
27
Years Experience
10
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Physician AssistantCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 1999
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | PA17175 | Physician Assistant | |
| California | PA17175 | Physician Assistant | — |
Public Data Summary for Catherine Ridgway
With 18 years of practice, Catherine Ridgway is an established physician assistant provider, PA-C, after earning their medical degree at Other in 1999. Catherine currently practices across 10 facilities, including Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr in San Diego, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184887408, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Catherine Ridgway as a lower-volume physician assistant provider, treating approximately 12 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 20 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Catherine Ridgway received $819 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$819
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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Physician Assistant Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 92103
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Catherine Ridgway
What does Catherine Ridgway specialize in?
Catherine Ridgway specializes in Physician Assistant. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Physician Assistant.
Where does Catherine Ridgway practice?
Catherine Ridgway practices at Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr in San Diego, California. Catherine is also affiliated with 9 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Catherine Ridgway accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Catherine Ridgway accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 12 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Catherine Ridgway's NPI number?
Catherine Ridgway's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184887408. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Catherine Ridgway been practicing?
Catherine Ridgway has approximately 18 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 1999.