Quick answers
- Does Kathryn A. Lichtenstein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathryn A. Lichtenstein 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 Kathryn A. Lichtenstein see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,668 Original Medicare patients and 4,293 services for Kathryn A. Lichtenstein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathryn A. Lichtenstein's NPI number?
- 1518055615. 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 Kathryn A. Lichtenstein, 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 | 1,668 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,293 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)1,203 services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)1,022 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)786 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93295)402 services
- Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days (93297)349 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Atrial fibrillation63%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Arthritis48%
- Heart failure46%
Hospitals where Kathryn A. Lichtenstein works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathryn A. Lichtenstein at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050324
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathryn A. Lichtenstein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 326 Santa Fe DrEncinitas, CA 92024
- 9888 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 626‑4123
- 9896 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 626‑4123
- 9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 455‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathryn A. Lichtenstein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Encinitas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encinitas, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518055615 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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