Quick answers
- Does Lauretta K. Montes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauretta K. Montes 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 Lauretta K. Montes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 283 services for Lauretta K. Montes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauretta K. Montes's NPI number?
- 1568830776. 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 Lauretta K. Montes, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 283 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)265 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Anxiety68%
- High blood pressure63%
- Depression63%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauretta K. Montes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1190 S Victoria Ave, Suite 106Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 746‑7136
Specialties
- Clinical Psychologistprimary
Other clinical psychologists in Ventura
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ventura, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568830776 |
| 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