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BERNARD J. LICHTENSTEIN M.D.
NPI 1104878073
Internal Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8853 SPECTRUM CENTER BLVD APT 7111, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(619) 550-8862 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2025, Oct 21, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Bernard J. Lichtenstein M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BERNARD J. LICHTENSTEIN M.D. (NPI 1104878073) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A37396) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104878073
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBERNARD J. LICHTENSTEINCredential: M.D.
Location Address8853 SPECTRUM CENTER BLVD APT 7111San Diego, CA 92123-1470
Mailing Address1329 Garfield StCalexico, CA 92231-4308 · (619) 361-0123 · Fax (877) 929-2504
Phone(619) 550-8862
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1104878073 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A37396
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
8853 SPECTRUM CENTER BLVD APT 7111, San Diego, CA 92123
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 18853 Spectrum Center Blvd Apt 7111San Diego, CA 92123-1470 · Phone (619) 550-8862
Location 24282 GENESEE AVE STE 303SAN DIEGO, CA 92117-4962 · Phone (619) 550-8862 · Fax (877) 929-2504

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Bernard J. Lichtenstein M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1052363918
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080331000240
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Bernard Lichtenstein reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clinica Internacional Buena Salud Inc
9.1 mi
Internal Medicine
3802 NATIONAL AVE
San Diego, CA 92113
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679713192 (619) 264-2591
Desert Care Clinic Apc
92 mi
Internal Medicine
444 S 8TH ST STE C1A
El Centro, CA 92243
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326921990 (760) 890-0190
Clinicas Del Valle A Professional Corp
96 mi
Pain Medicine
120 W COLE BLVD STE B
Calexico, CA 92231
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184292179 (760) 890-0190
Calexico Wellness Center
96 mi
Family Medicine
420 HEFFERNAN AVE
Calexico, CA 92231
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215443346 (760) 205-2021
Hollywood Energy Medicine Inc
110 mi
Internal Medicine
1211 N VERMONT AVE STE 100
Los Angeles, CA 90029
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1629965751 (323) 928-2188

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92123 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers36 claims125 services$5.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$2.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers32 claims62 services$1.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers41 claims41 services$35.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers29 claims29 services$13.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$776.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bernard Lichtenstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernard Lichtenstein is 1104878073. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Bernard Lichtenstein located?

Bernard Lichtenstein practices at 8853 Spectrum Center Blvd Apt 7111, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (619) 550-8862.

What is Bernard Lichtenstein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Bernard Lichtenstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernard Lichtenstein is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Bernard Lichtenstein's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bernard Lichtenstein reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Clinica Internacional Buena Salud Inc (San Diego, CA), Desert Care Clinic Apc (El Centro, CA), Clinicas Del Valle A Professional Corp (Calexico, CA), Calexico Wellness Center (Calexico, CA) and Hollywood Energy Medicine Inc (Los Angeles, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Bernard Lichtenstein's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernard Lichtenstein was last updated on October 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.