Quick answers
- Does Lakshmi R. Appachar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lakshmi R. Appachar 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 Lakshmi R. Appachar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 24 Original Medicare patients and 161 services for Lakshmi R. Appachar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lakshmi R. Appachar's NPI number?
- 1508574138. 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 Lakshmi R. Appachar, 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 161 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)136 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)21 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis46%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lakshmi R. Appachar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8775 Aero Dr, Suite 238San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 930‑9524
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lakshmi R. Appachar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern California Psychology Centers Apc23 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern California Psychology Centers Apc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508574138 |
| 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