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DR. JUDITH B. ROMERO MD
NPI 1710073697
Dermatology in Laguna Hills, CA

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.86/100
CMS Quality Rating
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA BLD B, UNIT 16B, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653(949) 447-2099(494) 472-6419 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2023, Jun 15, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Judith B. Romero Md NPPES

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

DR. JUDITH B. ROMERO MD (NPI 1710073697) is an individual dermatology provider in Laguna Hills, California, licensed in California (A73488) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710073697
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JUDITH B. ROMEROCredential: MD
Location Address24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA BLD B, UNIT 16BLaguna Hills, CA 92653-5229
Mailing Address24953 Paseo De Valencia Bld B, Unit 16bLaguna Hills, CA 92653-7759 · (949) 447-2099 · Fax (949) 447-2641
Phone(949) 447-2099
Fax(494) 472-6419
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1710073697 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A73488
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA BLD B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Judith B. Romero 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.

PECOS PAC ID4880754050
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081119000680
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.
300 services93 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
288 services40 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
101 services48 patients
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110
"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.
91 services51 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
48 services38 patients
Chemical treatment of acne 17360
Chemical treatment of acne involves applying a solution to your skin to remove dead cells and unclog pores. This process helps reduce acne breakouts and improves the overall appearance of your skin. It's a safe, non-invasive procedure performed by a dermatologist.
48 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92653 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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.

77.86/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality58.05
Promoting Interoperability93
Improvement Activities40
Cost73.99

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
22%49 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
7%208 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%370 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
51%328 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
4%49 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
48%328 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Judith Romero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Judith Romero is 1710073697. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Where is Judith Romero located?

Judith Romero practices at 24953 Paseo De Valencia Bld B Unit 16B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. The listed phone number is (949) 447-2099.

What is Judith Romero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Judith Romero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Judith Romero 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Judith Romero was last updated on June 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.