Quick answers
- Does Julio A. Montano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julio A. Montano 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 Julio A. Montano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 133 Original Medicare patients and 632 services for Julio A. Montano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Julio A. Montano's NPI number?
- 1356360226. 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 Julio A. Montano, 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 | 133 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 632 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)535 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)38 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 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 cholesterol68%
- Depression65%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes39%
- Anxiety34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Julio A. Montano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12450 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 200Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896‑1161
- 14545 Sherman CirVan Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 901‑4854
- 16650 Sherman WayVan Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 904‑3946
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Julio A. Montano as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hillview Mental Health Center, Inc.7 clinicians in the group
- San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Pacoima
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pacoima, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hillview Mental Health Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356360226 |
| 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