Dr. Bretten D. Pickering, MD

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pediatrician
NPI1841223344
Part D claims, 2021
25
Publications
4
Affiliated sites
2
Medical groups
2
Insurance carriers
14
Practice address
7910 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
Practice phone
Call (858) 246-1738
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Primary practice

Rady Childrens Hospital

San Diego, California

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Dr. Bretten D. Pickering is a pediatrician in San Diego, California

Dr. Pickering practices at Rady Childrens Hospital in San Diego, California.

Dr. Pickering's NPI, 1841223344, was assigned on July 8, 2006. Dr. Pickering graduated from College of Medicine - Tucson in 1986. Dr. Pickering holds California license G61063.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
July 8, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(858) 246-1738
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
66
Medical school graduation
1986

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Bretten D. Pickering practices at Rady Childrens Hospital in San Diego, California

Dr. Pickering's primary practice is Rady Childrens Hospital, at 7910 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123 in San Diego County. The practice phone is (858) 246-1738.

  • Rady Childrens Hospital
    7910 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123 · San Diego CountyPhone(858) 246-1738

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Bretten D. Pickering is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Pickering's primary practice is Rady Childrens Hospital in San Diego, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Pickering to 2 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups, each named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Bretten D. Pickering's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Pickering practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Rady Childrens HospitalAvailable with a free account
+2 more sites and 2 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Bretten D. Pickering is one of 8,236 pediatricians in California

Pediatrics is Dr. Pickering's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208000000X. Dr. Pickering is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Pickering is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatrics, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G61063 · 1987 to 2026 · taxonomy 208000000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists intellectual and developmental disabilities among the conditions Dr. Pickering treats.

Pediatricians near Dr. Pickering

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Dr. Bretten D. Pickering's patients have a median age of 11

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Pickering's median patient age at 11, with 43% women.

Dr. Pickering's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 11

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women43%
  • Men56%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Bretten D. Pickering wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims in 2021

In 2021, Dr. Pickering wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 2 drugs, with $2,940 in total drug cost. In 2020, CMS named 61 claims across 5 drugs.

Part D claims, 202125
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$2,940

Dr. Pickering's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2021

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2020 to 2021

  • 2020
  • 2021
Claims for drugs CMS names
2020: 612021: 2559%

Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2021, 5 in 2020.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

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Dr. Bretten D. Pickering has 4 publications on record

Dmand AI links 4 papers to Dr. Pickering. Dr. Pickering has published most often in J Dev Behav Pediatr. Dr. Pickering's most frequent co-authors are Martin T. Stein, MD, Sheila Gahagan, MD and Maya Michelle Kumar, MD.

Papers4

Dr. Pickering's most frequent co-authors

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Dr. Bretten D. Pickering has 4 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 4 awards for Dr. Pickering, most recently Top Doctors:San Diego Area in 2013.

Awards and honors for Dr. Pickering

  1. 2013
    • Top Doctors:San Diego Area
  2. 2012
    • Top Doctors:Southern California
  3. Undated
    • AAP Fellow
    • Super Doc

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Bretten D. Pickering graduated from College of Medicine - Tucson

Dr. Pickering graduated from College of Medicine - Tucson in 1986. Dr. Pickering is a member of AAP.

  1. Medical schoolCollege of Medicine - Tucson
  2. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

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Dr. Bretten D. Pickering accepts plans from 14 insurance carriers

Dr. Pickering is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Elevance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Molina
  • Regence Health Plans
  • +6 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Pickering accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO9
  2. Medicare8
  3. HMO7
  4. EPO4
  5. POS4
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Bretten D. Pickering's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Bretten D. Pickering's NPI number?

Dr. Bretten D. Pickering's NPI number is 1841223344. It was assigned on July 8, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Bretten D. Pickering?

Dr. Bretten D. Pickering is a pediatrician in San Diego, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatrics Physician (taxonomy code 208000000X).

Where does Dr. Bretten D. Pickering practice?

Dr. Pickering practices at 7910 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123. Dr. Pickering's primary practice is Rady Childrens Hospital in San Diego, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Pickering to 2 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups.

What is Dr. Bretten D. Pickering's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Pickering is (858) 246-1738.

What is Dr. Bretten D. Pickering's medical license number?

Dr. Pickering holds California license G61063.

Is Dr. Bretten D. Pickering board certified?

Yes. Dr. Pickering is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Bretten D. Pickering go to medical school?

Dr. Pickering graduated from College of Medicine - Tucson in 1986.

What drugs does Dr. Bretten D. Pickering prescribe most?

In 2021 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pickering's most prescribed drugs by claims were Nystop and Escitalopram Oxalate.

How long has Dr. Bretten D. Pickering been practicing?

Dr. Pickering graduated from medical school in 1986, 40 years ago.

Does Dr. Bretten D. Pickering do research?

Dmand AI links 4 publications to Dr. Pickering.

Who does Dr. Bretten D. Pickering publish with?

Dr. Pickering's most frequent co-authors are Martin T. Stein, MD (2 shared papers), Sheila Gahagan, MD (1 shared paper) and Maya Michelle Kumar, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. Bretten D. Pickering accept?

Dr. Pickering is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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