Quick answers
- Does Patricia S. Bainter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patricia S. Bainter 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 Patricia S. Bainter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 106 Original Medicare patients and 307 services for Patricia S. Bainter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patricia S. Bainter's NPI number?
- 1487737847. 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 Patricia S. Bainter, 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 | 106 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 307 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)47 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)46 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)45 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)39 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)36 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 pressure55%
- Arthritis33%
- Osteoporosis21%
- Atrial fibrillation21%
- Diabetes19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Patricia S. Bainter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, Suite C130La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 228‑7340
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patricia S. Bainter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Torrey Pines Eye Care2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487737847 |
| 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