TORREY PINES EYE CARE
NPI 1588236491
Ophthalmology in La Jolla, CA
About Torrey Pines Eye Care NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
TORREY PINES EYE CARE (NPI 1588236491) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in La Jolla, California and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. The organization lists Patricia Bainter, Md, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Torrey Pines Eye Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
4Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Torrey Pines Eye Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians, nearest first (4)
La Jolla, CA 92037
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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5/5Frequently 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 Torrey Pines Eye Care's NPI number?
The NPI number for Torrey Pines Eye Care is 1588236491. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2021.
Where is Torrey Pines Eye Care located?
Torrey Pines Eye Care is located at 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C130, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 788-2820.
What is Torrey Pines Eye Care's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Torrey Pines Eye Care enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Torrey Pines Eye Care is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Torrey Pines Eye Care?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Torrey Pines Eye Care, in Ophthalmology and Optometry. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Torrey Pines Eye Care accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Torrey Pines Eye Care 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 Torrey Pines Eye Care 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.
# Torrey Pines Eye Care · NPI 1588236491
Ophthalmology organization in La Jolla, California. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 12, 2021.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1588236491 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** July 12, 2021
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Patricia Bainter, MD
## 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 in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Ophthalmology (2), Optometry (2); 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 26, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1588236491) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.