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Private Internal Medicine Center

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Practice TypeConcierge
LocationTorrey Pines, La Jolla, Carmel Valley
DoctorsJoseph Andrews MD, Internal Medicine

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At Private Internal Medicine Center (PIMC), Dr. Joseph Andrews delivers concierge primary care for adults within Scripps Clinic, part of Scripps Health. Scripps Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with more than 70 locations across San Diego. PIMC operates at three Scripps Clinic locations: Torrey Pines, La Jolla, and Carmel Valley.

PIMC offers three membership tiers: Gold, Diamond, and Diamond+. Each tier builds on the last, with Diamond and Diamond+ members gaining access to the Executive Health WholePerson Examination through the Scripps Center for Executive Health. All members receive same-day and next-day appointments, around-the-clock phone and pager access to their physician, and coordination of specialty referrals within Scripps Clinic. The practice focuses on internal medicine, preventive medicine, and heart disease for adult patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

PIMC offers three membership tiers: Gold, Diamond, and Diamond+. The Gold tier includes same-day and next-day appointments, around-the-clock physician access, specialty referral coordination within Scripps Clinic, complimentary valet parking at Torrey Pines, and a private waiting area. The Diamond tier adds the Executive Health WholePerson Examination. The Diamond+ tier includes all Gold and Diamond benefits plus additional executive health services.

Yes. All PIMC members receive around-the-clock telephone and pager access to their personal physician. This direct access applies across all three membership tiers.

PIMC members receive same-day and next-day appointment availability. Contact the practice directly to schedule or to ask about joining as a new member.

Diamond members receive all Gold benefits plus the Executive Health WholePerson Examination. That exam involves a multi-disciplinary team and includes a complete blood chemistry panel, resting EKG, stress treadmill test with a cardiologist, carotid artery ultrasound, femoral artery scan, body composition measurement, and a skin cancer screening with a dermatologist.

PIMC accepts certain insurance options for its membership fees. The practice recommends reviewing its pricing and membership fees section for specific details on which insurance plans it accommodates.

PIMC operates at three Scripps Clinic locations in San Diego: Torrey Pines, La Jolla (XIMED Building), and Carmel Valley. Dr. Andrews sees his concierge patients at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines.

PIMC focuses on internal medicine, preventive medicine, and heart disease. Dr. Andrews also has clinical expertise in chemical dependency. The practice serves adult patients across all three locations.

Yes. PIMC coordinates specialty care referrals within Scripps Clinic for all members. Scripps Clinic is part of Scripps Health, which includes more than 2,500 physicians across dozens of specialties.

Practice last updated March 21, 2026