Quick answers
- Does Catalin Nicola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catalin Nicola 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 Catalin Nicola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 450 Original Medicare patients and 1,301 services for Catalin Nicola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Catalin Nicola's NPI number?
- 1558519470. 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 Catalin Nicola, 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 | 450 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,301 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)516 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)240 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)82 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)74 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)70 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%
- Heart failure58%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Diabetes55%
- Arthritis54%
Hospitals where Catalin Nicola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Catalin Nicola 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.
- Adventist Health Simi ValleySimi Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050236
- Los Robles Hospital & Medical CenterThousand Oaks, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050549
- Saint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050093
Practice locations
Addresses where Catalin Nicola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1151 Arroyo View StThousand Oaks, CA 91320 (585) 690‑9408
- 1510 E Herndon Ave, Suite 210Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 450‑7200
- 1511 W Glenoaks BlvdGlendale, CA 91201 (818) 637‑2200
- 4776 Allied RdSan Diego, CA 92120 (216) 776‑8923
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Catalin Nicola as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Agnes Medical Foundation161 clinicians in the group
- Vista Critical Care Associates Inc15 clinicians in the group
- Jaspreet Somal M.D., A.P.C.10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Thousand Oaks
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Thousand Oaks, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Agnes Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558519470 |
| 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