Quick answers
- Does Nita Paintal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nita Paintal 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 Nita Paintal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 428 services for Nita Paintal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nita Paintal's NPI number?
- 1497795223. 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 Nita Paintal, 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 | 169 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 428 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)255 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)154 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 cholesterol70%
- Depression69%
- Anxiety69%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis49%
- Osteoporosis29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nita Paintal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4700 Spring St, Suite 220La Mesa, CA 91942 (855) 501‑1004
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nita Paintal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mark David Levine MD Professional Corporation181 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in La Mesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Mesa, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mark David Levine MD Professional Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497795223 |
| 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