DR. CHITRA FERNANDO M.D.
NPI 1659598688
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in San Ysidro, CA

Active since April 19, 2007PECOS Enrolled
79.16/100
CMS Quality Rating
3364 BEYER BLVD, SAN YSIDRO, CA 92173(619) 662-4100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 9, 2023, May 18, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Chitra Fernando M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHITRA FERNANDO M.D. (NPI 1659598688) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in San Ysidro, California, licensed in California (C186861) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659598688
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHITRA FERNANDOCredential: M.D.
Location Address3364 BEYER BLVDSan Ysidro, CA 92173-1322
Mailing Address1601 Precision Park LnSan Diego, CA 92173-1345 · (619) 662-4100
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2023
NPI 1659598688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
Licenses Licensed in CA · C186861 Licensed in WA · MD 60020402
Definition

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 42635 (TN)
3364 BEYER BLVD, San Ysidro, CA 92173

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Chitra Dissanayake M.d.

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Chitra Fernando M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92173 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
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

79.16/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.02

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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
16 suppliers36 claims85 services$5.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
11 suppliers17 claims21 services$1.03 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 18

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3364 BEYER BLVD
SAN YSIDRO, CA 92173
Registered Nurse
3364 BEYER BLVD
SAN YSIDRO, CA 92173
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3364 BEYER BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92173
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3364 BEYER BLVD
SAN YSIDRO, CA 92173
Physical Therapy Assistant
3364 BEYER BLVD
SAN YSIDRO, CA 92173
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3364 BEYER BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92173
Physical Therapist
3364 BEYER BLVD
SAN YSIDRO, CA 92173
Social Worker (Clinical)
3364 BEYER BLVD
SAN YSIDRO, CA 92173

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 Chitra Fernando's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chitra Fernando is 1659598688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2007. The provider is also known as Chitra Dissanayake M.D..

Where is Chitra Fernando located?

Chitra Fernando practices at 3364 Beyer Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173. The listed phone number is (619) 662-4100.

What is Chitra Fernando's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Chitra Fernando enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chitra Fernando is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Chitra Fernando accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans list Chitra Fernando 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 Chitra Fernando was last updated on June 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.