Fernando Ortega, NP
NPI 1164118956 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · El Centro, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fernando Ortega, NP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in El Centro, CA (NPI 1164118956).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164118956
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95024832 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
57 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $83 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$83 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 112 | 60 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 87 | 42 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 83 | 49 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 69 | 45 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 63 | 28 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 54 | 27 |
| Clonazepam | 42 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$258 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 17330 Bear Lake RdVictorville, CA 92395-3330Phone: (951) 289-5424
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-04-13
- Last updated
- 2024-07-08
- Certified
- 2024-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fernando Ortega's NPI number?
- Fernando Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164118956, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fernando Ortega's specialty?
- Fernando Ortega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Fernando Ortega located?
- Fernando Ortega's practice location on file with NPPES is 1073 Ross Ave Ste D, El Centro, CA 92243-4371.
- What is Fernando Ortega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fernando Ortega is (619) 936-1726.
- Does Fernando Ortega accept Medicare?
- Fernando Ortega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fernando Ortega's NPI active?
- Yes — Fernando Ortega's NPI (1164118956) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.