Functional Medicine Index
Verified October 6, 2026

Pacific Pearl La Jolla, San Diego

MD and DO-led functional medicine practice in San Diego, CA

MD + DOSuperbillTelehealth

Location and hours

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Address
6919 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, San Diego 92037
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At a glance

Pacific Pearl La Jolla is the only one of the 21 practices we list in San Diego that lists a DO, alongside MD, NP and ND credentials. It lists a membership model, provides superbills rather than billing insurance, says it offers telehealth and lists a 90-minute first visit. Conditions it lists include heart disease, diabetes and Hashimoto's.

First visit90 minutes
Follow-upsNot reported
Discovery callNot reported
New patientsNot reported
TelehealthYes
Ages seenNot reported
LanguagesNot reported
NPI record since2006

Insurance and payment

Self-reported · Oct 2026
Insurance for visits
Superbill
Medicare
Not reported
Medicaid
Not reported
HSA / FSA cards
Not reported
Practice model
Membership

Check coverage with your plan before booking, and ask whether lab tests are billed separately.

Practitioners

As named on the practice's website.

Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACC, ABOIM

Co-Founder, Medical Director, Integrative CardiologistMD, FACC, ABOIM (listed on the practice's site)

Ann Michelle Casco, Dipl. OM, LAc

AcupuncturistDipl. OM, LAc (listed on the practice's site)CA licence · verify with the board

Lori-Ann Tracy, MD

Integrative MedicineMD (listed on the practice's site)

Elizabeth Kaback, MD

Integrative Cardiologist, Internal MedicineMD (listed on the practice's site)CA licence · verify with the board

Austin "Ozzie" Gontang, PhD

Licensed PsychotherapistPhD (listed on the practice's site)CA licence · verify with the board

Daniel Vicario, MD, ABIHM

Integrative Oncologist, Medical OncologistMD, ABIHM (listed on the practice's site)CA licence · verify with the board

Arsallan Ahmad, ND

Naturopathic DoctorND (listed on the practice's site)CA licence · verify with the board

Alison J Orozco, MSN, FNP-C, PCCN

Nurse PractitionerMSN, FNP-C, PCCN (listed on the practice's site)CA licence · verify with the board

Gina Favilla

Clinical PsychologistCA licence · verify with the board
Measured · public records

Credentials and licensure

PractitionerNPILicenceStatusLicensed since
Pedi Mirdamadi1467095539California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · ND1106Verify with the boardNot reported
Ann M Casco, L.Ac.1275691669California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · AC 8847Verify with the boardNot reported
Elizabeth Kaback, M.D1689641169California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · G86638Verify with the boardNot reported
Austin Joseph Gontang, Ph.D.1609006287California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · MFC 7695Verify with the boardNot reported
Austin Joseph Gontang, Ph.D.1609006287California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · 7695Verify with the boardNot reported
Daniel Vicario, M.D.1912933326California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · A143512Verify with the boardNot reported
Arsallan Ahmad, M.D., N.D.1629514856California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · ND856Verify with the boardNot reported
Alison Jean Orozco, FNP1740068204California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · 95025999Verify with the boardNot reported
Gina Favilla, Ph.D.1922246941California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · PSY22378Verify with the boardNot reported
Lori-Ann Tracy, MD1821137845NM licence (from NPPES)Not checkedNot reported

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry, checked October 6, 2026; California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search: linked for you to verify (not checked by us). IFMCP status is self-reported.

Labs and services

Food sensitivity testingGenetic testingHeavy metals testingIn-house phlebotomyIV infusion servicesAcupunctureHormone therapyIntegrative Nurse CoachingPersonalized NutritionIntegrative Psychiatry, Psychology and Holistic Mental Health

As listed on the practice's website.

How we scored Pacific Pearl La Jolla

Total 5.9 / 10
  • Credentials & licensure · 25%20 / 25
    9 clinicians matched to NPI records, licence linked to the state board lookup (not checked against open data) and clinicians named with credentials on its site.
  • Transparency on pricing and insurance · 25%5 / 25
    Publishes its insurance status; no first-visit price.
  • Access · 25%11 / 25
    Superbill for out-of-network claims and telehealth.
  • Breadth of services · 15%15 / 15
    14 conditions listed, 3 named lab tests and 7 services.
  • Data completeness · 10%8.3 / 10
    10 of 12 key fields verified.

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Pacific Pearl La Jolla: common questions

Does Pacific Pearl La Jolla take insurance?

Pacific Pearl La Jolla says it provides superbills rather than billing insurance directly. It lists no in-network carriers. Its site does not state whether it accepts Medicare or Medicaid. Whether your plan reimburses any of the cost is between you and your insurer, so check with them before your visit.

How much is a first visit at Pacific Pearl La Jolla?

Pacific Pearl La Jolla's first-visit fee is not in our data. The practice lists the first visit as 90 minutes. It describes a membership model, but our data has no membership price or terms. Contact the practice directly for current fees before you book.

Can I see Pacific Pearl La Jolla by telehealth?

Yes. Pacific Pearl La Jolla says it offers telehealth. It does not name which states its telehealth covers. The practice is in San Diego, California. Before booking a virtual visit, confirm with your state's licensing board that the clinician you would see is licensed where you live.

Does Pacific Pearl La Jolla have a membership?

Yes. Pacific Pearl La Jolla lists a membership practice model. Our data does not include the membership price, what it includes, or its terms. Ask the practice for those details directly. It says it provides superbills for insurance purposes.

Which lab tests does Pacific Pearl La Jolla offer?

Pacific Pearl La Jolla names these lab tests on its site: food sensitivity testing, genetic testing and heavy metals testing. It also lists in-house phlebotomy among its services. These details are self-reported from the practice's own website.

What does Pacific Pearl La Jolla treat?

Pacific Pearl La Jolla names 14 conditions on its site. Examples include heart disease, diabetes, hormone challenges, weight management, cognitive decline, sleep issues, Hashimoto's and autoimmune diseases. These are conditions the practice lists, not a statement about outcomes. Services it lists include acupuncture, hormone therapy, IV infusion services and personalized nutrition.

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Sources

  1. NPPES NPI Registry — NPI, credentials, licence numbers and taxonomy
  2. Practice websites — each practice's own website — pricing, insurance, services and conditions (dated per listing)
  3. Google Places API (New) — ratings, hours and phone, shown live and not stored

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