James P Killeen, MD

Emergency Medicine

James P Killeen is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 926-8273San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 32 years in emergency medicine, James P Killeen, MD is a long-established emergency medicine physician in San Diego. With 32+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the San Diego area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 198 Emergency Medicine providers in CASee all Emergency Medicine in San Diego32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1096dNPPES updated 2023-05-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94.7%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)

Better than 87% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

498

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

245

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

357

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $7k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · May 22, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Taxonomy: 207P00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190008

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Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With James P Killeen

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James P Killeen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James P Killeen

Dr. Killeen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 926-8273.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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