Quick answers
- Does Cheryl A. Pfent accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cheryl A. Pfent 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 Cheryl A. Pfent see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 214 services for Cheryl A. Pfent. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cheryl A. Pfent's NPI number?
- 1518003250. 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 Cheryl A. Pfent, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 214 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)174 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)14 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).
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Depression70%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis57%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cheryl A. Pfent is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 31573 Rancho Pueblo Rd, Suite 200Temecula, CA 92592 (858) 279‑1223
- 4540 Kearny Villa Rd, Suite 103San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279‑1223
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cheryl A. Pfent as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pacific Coast Psychiatric Associates Inc662 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Psychologistprimary
Other clinical psychologists in Temecula
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Temecula, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pacific Coast Psychiatric Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518003250 |
| 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