Quick answers
- Does James Tolentino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Tolentino 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 James Tolentino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 182 services for James Tolentino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James Tolentino's NPI number?
- 1972131761. 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 James Tolentino, 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 182 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)87 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)53 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)29 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis46%
Practice locations
Addresses where James Tolentino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1760 Termino Ave, Suite G21Long Beach, CA 90804
- 19671 Beach Blvd, Suite 215Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 545‑5550
- 24100 Monroe AveMurrieta, CA 92562 (951) 600‑4640
- 3151 Airway Ave, Suite G1Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 545‑5550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Tolentino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Inc72 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Long Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Long Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972131761 |
| 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