Quick answers
- Does Katherine Quintana accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine Quintana accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Katherine Quintana see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 187 Original Medicare patients and 190 services for Katherine Quintana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine Quintana's NPI number?
- 1255448726. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Katherine Quintana, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 187 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 190 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)70 services
- Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)22 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)21 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)19 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)18 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes35%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine Quintana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24331 El Toro Rd, Suite 150Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 855‑0562
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine Quintana as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Talbert Anesthesia Group Incorporated27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Talbert Anesthesia Group Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255448726 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians