CATHERINE NKECHI AJALA-STAATS NP
NPI 1376053413
Nurse Practitioner - Family in El Cajon, CA

Q: What is Catherine Ajala-staats's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Ajala-staats is 1376053413. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2017.

Q: What is Catherine Ajala-staats's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Active since October 03, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1126 N 2ND ST, EL CAJON, CA 92021(916) 447-0910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2023, Feb 25, 2020, Nov 2, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Catherine Nkechi Ajala-staats Np NPPES

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

CATHERINE NKECHI AJALA-STAATS NP (NPI 1376053413) is an individual family provider in El Cajon, California, licensed in California (95006286) and active in the NPI registry since October 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Riverside, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376053413

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameCATHERINE NKECHI AJALA-STAATSCredential: NP

Location Address1126 N 2ND STEl Cajon, CA 92021-5008

Mailing Address1126 N 2nd StEl Cajon, CA 92021-5008 · (916) 447-0910

Phone(916) 447-0910

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2023

✔ NPI 1376053413 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 95006286

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 363LP0808X · License 95006286 (CA)

1126 N 2ND ST, El Cajon, CA 92021

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17140 Indiana AveRiverside, CA 92504-4544 · Phone (951) 358-6037 · Fax (951) 328-1595

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

Catherine Nkechi Ajala-staats Np 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 ID1355603580

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180327002253

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

Medicare enrollment records show Catherine Ajala-staats reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

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Same address

Marriage & Family Therapist

1126 N 2ND ST
El Cajon, CA 92021

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
3 clinicians in this Medicare group

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San Diego American Indian Health Center

14 mi

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

2630 1ST AVE
San Diego, CA 92103

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
51 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1003902917 (619) 234-2158

Thuy T M Nguyen M D Inc

99 mi

Urgent Care

8891 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE A
Montclair, CA 91763

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Thuy Tm Nguyen MD Inc
3 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1558503169 (909) 297-3361

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 4

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 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.

31 services31 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

26 services26 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

24 services24 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.

17 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92021 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

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