Quick answers
- Does Loren S. Novak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Loren S. Novak 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 Loren S. Novak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 510 Original Medicare patients and 6,953 services for Loren S. Novak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Loren S. Novak's NPI number?
- 1689601270. 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 Loren S. Novak, 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 | 510 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,953 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,862 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)759 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)461 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)181 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)138 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis55%
- Depression37%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Loren S. Novak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Loren S. Novak 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.
- Tri-City Medical CenterOceanside, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050128
Practice locations
Addresses where Loren S. Novak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1926 Via Ctr, Suite AVista, CA 92081 (760) 940‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Loren S. Novak as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tri-City Primary Care Medical Group Inc8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Vista
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vista, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tri-City Primary Care Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 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) | 1689601270 |
| 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