Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Gert Diederick Victor Pretorius, MD

Individual provider Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · NPI 1629385836

Dr. Gert Diederick Victor Pretorius, MD is a Cardiac Surgery in San Diego, California. Qualified in 1993, 33 years ago. Practices with The Emory Clinic Inc, a 3,500-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
33
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2010
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

See every abbreviation used in this directory →

Practice location Address checks out

200 W Arbor Dr Mc 8892
San Diego, CA 92103-9001
Phone: (619) 543-7777
Fax: (619) 543-2652
Show map & directions

Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1365 Clifton Rd Ne Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322-9001 — (404) 778-7973

Specialties & licences

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence A113774 (CA)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence 113774 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1629385836
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedSeptember 9, 2010
Last updated in NPPESJune 19, 2025
Certification dateJune 19, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyCARDIAC SURGERY
Also practisesGENERAL SURGERY, THORACIC SURGERY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1993 (33 years in practice)
Group practice The Emory Clinic Inc — 3500 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

Other providers in San Diego