Cristian Penciu, M.D.
NPI 1538329693 · Psychiatry Physician · Glendale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cristian Penciu, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Glendale, CA (NPI 1538329693).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538329693
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A145670 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
476 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 360 | $115 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 100 | $72 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 16 | $185 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$185 (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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 65 | 13 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 47 | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 43 | — |
| Alprazolam | 36 | 12 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 35 | — |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 11 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 29 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-12
- Last updated
- 2025-06-10
- Certified
- 2025-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cristian Penciu's NPI number?
- Cristian Penciu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538329693, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cristian Penciu's specialty?
- Cristian Penciu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cristian Penciu located?
- Cristian Penciu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 N Brand Blvd Ste 312, Glendale, CA 91202-3071.
- What is Cristian Penciu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cristian Penciu is (323) 230-0017.
- Does Cristian Penciu accept Medicare?
- Cristian Penciu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cristian Penciu's NPI active?
- Yes — Cristian Penciu's NPI (1538329693) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.