Kathryn Lichtenstein, PAC
NPI 1518055615 · Medical Physician Assistant · El Cajon, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathryn Lichtenstein, PAC is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in El Cajon, CA (NPI 1518055615).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518055615
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA19904 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
4,267 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 1,203 | $25 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 1,022 | $93 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 786 | $25 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Or Multiple Lead Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93295 | 402 | $32 |
| Evaluation of Implantable Heart and Blood Vessel Monitoring System, Remote Up to 30 Days93297 | 349 | $54 |
| Programming of Dual Lead Pacemaker System93280 | 253 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$598 across 15 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
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2013-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathryn Lichtenstein's NPI number?
- Kathryn Lichtenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518055615, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathryn Lichtenstein's specialty?
- Kathryn Lichtenstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathryn Lichtenstein located?
- Kathryn Lichtenstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 S Pierce St, El Cajon, CA 92020-4124.
- What is Kathryn Lichtenstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathryn Lichtenstein is (619) 668-4700.
- Does Kathryn Lichtenstein accept Medicare?
- Kathryn Lichtenstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathryn Lichtenstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathryn Lichtenstein's NPI (1518055615) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.