Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Patricia Bainter, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1487737847
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8950 Villa la Jolla Dr Ste C130
La Jolla, CA 920371707
(858) 788-2820
fax (858) 788-2822

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 26, 2022
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G86883

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487737847. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
217
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$18,986
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 35 35 $165
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 34 25 $140
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 34 30 $39
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 32 17 $100
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 30 21 $70
92250 Photography of the retina 24 23 $41
92134 Imaging of retina 17 15 $44
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 11 11 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in La Jolla Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$483
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $219.99
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $145.84
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $117.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$483

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
19
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$6,030
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 19 0 $6,030

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Patricia Bainter's medical specialty?
Dr. Patricia Bainter practices Ophthalmology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Patricia Bainter practice?
Dr. Patricia Bainter practices at 8950 Villa la Jolla Dr Ste C130, La Jolla, CA 920371707. Office phone: 8587882820.
What is Dr. Patricia Bainter's NPI?
Dr. Patricia Bainter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487737847, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Patricia Bainter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Patricia Bainter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Patricia Bainter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.