Patricia Bainter, MD
NPI 1487737847 · Ophthalmology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Bainter, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1487737847).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487737847
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G86883 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
265 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 47 | $163 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 46 | $139 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 45 | $99 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 39 | $40 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 36 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 21 | $71 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 18 |
| Timolol Maleate | 15 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$483 across 4 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-21
- Last updated
- 2022-07-26
- Certified
- 2022-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Bainter's NPI number?
- Patricia Bainter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487737847, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Bainter's specialty?
- Patricia Bainter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patricia Bainter located?
- Patricia Bainter's practice location on file with NPPES is 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C130, La Jolla, CA 92037-1707.
- What is Patricia Bainter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Bainter is (858) 788-2820.
- Does Patricia Bainter accept Medicare?
- Patricia Bainter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Bainter's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Bainter's NPI (1487737847) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.