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DR. AARON DAVID BESTERMAN M.D.
NPI 1821364241
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Diego, CA

Active since March 29, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5160 FEDERAL BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92105(619) 515-2454 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2025, Jul 14, 2020, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Aaron David Besterman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AARON DAVID BESTERMAN M.D. (NPI 1821364241) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A126809) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Diego, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821364241
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. AARON DAVID BESTERMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address5160 FEDERAL BLVDSan Diego, CA 92105-5429
Mailing Address823 Gateway Center WaySan Diego, CA 92102-4541 · (619) 515-2300
Phone(619) 515-2454
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1821364241 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A126809
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
5160 FEDERAL BLVD, San Diego, CA 92105
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123-4223 · Phone (858) 576-1700

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Aaron David Besterman M.d. 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 ID9032474259
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180517001247
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 Aaron Besterman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
5160 FEDERAL BLVD
San Diego, CA 92105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,100 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336525906 (619) 515-2454

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 92105 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
$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 6

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

ANTONIO CARLOS HERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ ASW
Social Worker
5160 FEDERAL BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
San Diego County (619) 515-2454
FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO, INC.
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
5160 FEDERAL BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
San Diego County (619) 515-2300
MRS. STEPHANIE TANYA RANDALL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5160 FEDERAL BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
San Diego County (619) 515-2300
EMILY A MARTINET MSW
Social Worker
5160 FEDERAL BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
San Diego County (619) 515-2300
FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
5160 FEDERAL BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
San Diego County (619) 515-2454
JULIE PHUONG THAO LU
Family Medicine
5160 FEDERAL BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
San Diego County (619) 515-2454

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 Aaron Besterman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aaron Besterman is 1821364241. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2012.

Where is Aaron Besterman located?

Aaron Besterman practices at 5160 Federal Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105. The listed phone number is (619) 515-2454.

What is Aaron Besterman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Aaron Besterman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aaron Besterman 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 Aaron Besterman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aaron Besterman reassigns Medicare benefits to Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc (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 Aaron Besterman'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 Aaron Besterman was last updated on July 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.