Quick answers
- Does Pauline N. Rioux accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pauline N. Rioux 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 Pauline N. Rioux see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 226 Original Medicare patients and 241 services for Pauline N. Rioux. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Pauline N. Rioux's NPI number?
- 1679145700. 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 Pauline N. Rioux, 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 | 226 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 241 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)150 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)14 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)11 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Pauline N. Rioux is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8331 Reseda BlvdNorthridge, CA 91324 (818) 993‑3428
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Pauline N. Rioux as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northridge Pain Management Specialists Medical Corporation3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), California →
Other nurse anesthetists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northridge Pain Management Specialists Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679145700 |
| 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