Quick answers
- Does Diego F. Lerner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diego F. Lerner 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 Diego F. Lerner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 74 Original Medicare patients and 802 services for Diego F. Lerner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Diego F. Lerner's NPI number?
- 1750386801. 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 Diego F. Lerner, 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 | 74 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 802 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99347)309 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)224 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)178 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)47 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)32 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%
- Anxiety74%
- Depression61%
- High blood pressure51%
- Arthritis30%
- Diabetes26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Diego F. Lerner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24050 Madison St, Suite 107Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 874‑0302
- 4733 Torrance Blvd, Suite 277Torrance, CA 90503
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Torrance
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Torrance, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 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) | 1750386801 |
| 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