Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Matthew Hirsch

MD · Otolaryngology · Drexel University College Of Medicine
477 N EL CAMINO REAL
SUITE A202
Encinitas, CA 92024
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 17 Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
17
Years Practicing
0
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Hirsch

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for California, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Hirsch is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 92024, CA — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (760) 479-2100 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Hirsch Does

Dr. HirschCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Hirsch in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Hirsch billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Dr. Hirsch. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Hirsch practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Hirsch offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 477 N EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE A202, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 479-2100

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 65% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

68.1634

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 92024, CA

If Dr. Hirsch isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 92024, CA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Stephen M. DentOtolaryngology757<1 mi
Hernan M. GoldszteinOtolaryngology9855.1 mi
Supriti PaulOtolaryngology1.1K5.1 mi
Moses D. SalgadoOtolaryngology7435.1 mi
Audrey P. CalzadaOtolaryngology2785.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Hirsch takes three steps:

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Matthew Hirsch: Common Questions

Does Dr. Hirsch accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Hirsch is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Hirsch depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 92024, CA →
Where is Dr. Hirsch's office?
Dr. Hirsch practices at 477 N EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE A202, Encinitas, CA 92024. Phone: (760) 479-2100.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Hirsch accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (760) 479-2100 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 92024, CA to see available options.
Does Dr. Hirsch offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Hirsch as offering telehealth. Call the office at (760) 479-2100 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Hirsch?
Dr. Hirsch graduated in 2009 and has been practicing for approximately 17 years.
How do I know if Dr. Hirsch is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (760) 479-2100 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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