CHRISTINA ISSA OD
NPI 1487290854
Optometrist in San Diego, CA

Active since November 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17170 CAMINO DEL SUR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127(858) 227-3932 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 29, 2021, Nov 20, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christina Issa Od NPPES

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

CHRISTINA ISSA OD (NPI 1487290854) is an individual optometrist in San Diego, California, licensed in California (34388TLG) and active in the NPI registry since November 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487290854
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINA ISSACredential: OD
Location Address17170 CAMINO DEL SURSan Diego, CA 92127-2538
Mailing Address12542 Cavallo StSan Diego, CA 92130-2740
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1487290854 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 34388TLG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
17170 CAMINO DEL SUR, San Diego, CA 92127

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

Christina Issa Od 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 ID547669442
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210526001065
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christina Issa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Health Maintenance Organization
4647 ZION AVE
San Diego, CA 92120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92127 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
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 4

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

Pharmacist
17170 CAMINO DEL SUR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
Eyewear Supplier
17170 CAMINO DEL SUR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
Clinic/Center
17170 CAMINO DEL SUR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
Pharmacy
17170 CAMINO DEL SUR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127

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 Christina Issa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Issa is 1487290854. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2019.

Where is Christina Issa located?

Christina Issa practices at 17170 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA 92127. The listed phone number is (858) 227-3932.

What is Christina Issa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Christina Issa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina Issa 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 organization bills Medicare for Christina Issa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christina Issa reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (San Diego, CA). The 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 Christina Issa'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 Christina Issa was last updated on November 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.