Quick answers
- Does Esther B. Crater accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esther B. Crater 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 Esther B. Crater see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 202 services for Esther B. Crater. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Esther B. Crater's NPI number?
- 1588814974. 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 Esther B. Crater, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 202 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)155 services
Practice locations
Addresses where Esther B. Crater 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 Esther B. Crater 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
| Graduation year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588814974 |
| 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