PATRICIA BAINTER MD
NPI 1487737847
Ophthalmology in La Jolla, CA
About Patricia Bainter Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
PATRICIA BAINTER MD (NPI 1487737847) is an individual ophthalmology provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (G86883) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (1992).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
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
Patricia Bainter 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Patricia Bainter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
La Jolla, CA 92037
- Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
- 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
San Diego, CA 92117
- Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
- 5 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Patricia Bainter's NPI number?
The NPI number for Patricia Bainter is 1487737847. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 21, 2006.
Where is Patricia Bainter located?
Patricia Bainter practices at 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C130, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 788-2820.
What is Patricia Bainter's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Patricia Bainter enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Patricia Bainter 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 Patricia Bainter's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Patricia Bainter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Torrey Pines Eye Care (La Jolla, CA) and Sanford G Feldman MD Inc (San Diego, 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 Patricia Bainter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Patricia Bainter accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Patricia Bainter as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Patricia Bainter was last updated on July 26, 2022. 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.
# Patricia Bainter, MD · NPI 1487737847
Ophthalmology physician in La Jolla, California. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 21, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1487737847 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 21, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** G86883 (California)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 8950 VILLA LA JOLLA DR STE C130, La Jolla, CA 92037-1707
- **Phone:** (858) 788-2820 · **Fax:** (858) 788-2822
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Torrey Pines Eye Care (NPI 1588236491, La Jolla, CA); Sanford G Feldman MD Inc (NPI 1003965641, San Diego, CA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver, class of 1992
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 26, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1487737847) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.