Quick answers
- Where does Smitha Akula see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including San Diego, CA and Vista, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Smitha Akula's specialty?
- Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
- Does Smitha Akula accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Smitha Akula accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Smitha Akula?
- (619) 528-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Smitha Akula's NPI number?
- 1336522044. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Smitha Akula is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 4647 Zion AveSan Diego, CA 92120 (619) 528‑5000
- 780 Shadowridge DrVista, CA 92083 (619) 528‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Smitha Akula as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336522044 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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