Marguerite Changala, MD
NPI 1437647146 · Psychiatry Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Marguerite Changala, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1437647146).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437647146
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A164813 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 46 | — |
| Gabapentin | 38 | 12 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 29 | — |
| Clonazepam | 23 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 19 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 16 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 13 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-27
- Last updated
- 2026-05-04
- Certified
- 2026-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Marguerite Changala's NPI number?
- Marguerite Changala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437647146, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Marguerite Changala's specialty?
- Marguerite Changala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Marguerite Changala located?
- Marguerite Changala's practice location on file with NPPES is 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste A215, La Jolla, CA 92037-1711.
- What is Marguerite Changala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Marguerite Changala is (619) 356-0794.
- Does Marguerite Changala accept Medicare?
- Marguerite Changala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Marguerite Changala's NPI active?
- Yes — Marguerite Changala's NPI (1437647146) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.