Quick answers
- Does Cristian Penciu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cristian Penciu 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 Cristian Penciu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 53 Original Medicare patients and 479 services for Cristian Penciu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cristian Penciu's NPI number?
- 1538329693. 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 Cristian Penciu, 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 479 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)360 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)100 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)16 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 cholesterol70%
- Depression68%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cristian Penciu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 N Brand Blvd, Suite 312Glendale, CA 91202 (323) 230‑0017
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cristian Penciu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Penciu Medical Apmc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Glendale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Glendale, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Penciu Medical Apmc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538329693 |
| 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