AMBER JO ORTEGA MD
NPI 1174905855
Family Medicine in Santee, CA

Q: What is Amber Ortega's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amber Ortega is 1174905855. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2015.

Q: What is Amber Ortega's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amber Ortega was last updated on October 5, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.

Active since June 18, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.62/100

CMS Quality Rating

8701 CUYAMACA ST, SANTEE, CA 92071(858) 499-2715(619) 568-8080 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2020, Sep 4, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Amber Jo Ortega Md NPPES

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

AMBER JO ORTEGA MD (NPI 1174905855) is an individual family medicine provider in Santee, California, licensed in California (A147945) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174905855

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameAMBER JO ORTEGACredential: MD

Location Address8701 CUYAMACA STSantee, CA 92071

Mailing Address8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 105La Mesa, CA 91942-3132 · (858) 499-5715 · Fax (619) 462-9625

Phone(858) 499-2715

Fax(619) 568-8080

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of New Mexico School Of MedicineGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJune 18, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2020

✔ NPI 1174905855 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A147945

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

8701 CUYAMACA ST, Santee, CA 92071

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15454 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115-3621 · Phone (619) 515-2381 · Fax (619) 546-9900

Location 28881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 105LA Mesa, CA 91942 · Phone (858) 499-5715 · Fax (619) 462-9625

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amber Jo Ortega Md 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 ID4880951490

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171206000741

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

115 services70 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

59 services51 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

31 services27 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

29 services12 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

16 services16 patients

Influenza vaccine, inactivated 90653

The Influenza vaccine, inactivated, is a shot given to protect against the flu. It contains killed virus particles that help your body build immunity to the flu. It's recommended annually to keep your protection up-to-date. It's safe for ages 6 months and up.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92071 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

$94.87 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.62/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

74.56

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.69

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

5 suppliers11 claims37 services$6.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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