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- El Centro location main office
1073 Ross Ave Ste D, El Centro, CA 92243 - Victorville location
17330 Bear Lake Rd, Victorville, CA 92395
About Fernando Ortega
Fernando Ortega, NP is a nurse practitioner — psychiatric/mental health based in El Centro, CA. Fernando is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — acute care. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164118956.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (619) 936-1726
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1073 ROSS AVE STE D
El Centro, CA 92243
17330 Bear Lake Rd
Victorville, CA 92395
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cognitive issues
- Brain Fog and Mental Fatigue
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Mild cognitive impairment
Mood disorders
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Sleep
- Neurologic sleep disorders
- Chronic Nightmares
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Addiction
Addiction & substance use
Anxiety & panic
Attention & learning
Behavioral health
Behavioral issues
Child & adolescent
Cognitive disorders
- Dementia
- Executive dysfunction
Crisis & safety
Eating disorders
Medication side effects
- Involuntary Twitches from Meds
Obsessions & compulsions
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
- Delusional disorder
- Hearing Voices and Hallucinations
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
Stress & lifestyle
Trauma & stress
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
- Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment
- Vivitrol and Naltrexone Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
Consultations
- Holistic Mental Health Consultation
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Consultation
Crisis care
- Urgent Psychiatric Consultation
Evaluations & paperwork
- Child Psychiatric Evaluation
- Disability Mental Health Evaluation
- Gender-Affirming Mental Health Letter
- Psychiatric Clearance for Surgery
- School Accommodation Evaluation
- Treatment-Resistant Depression Evaluation
- Cognitive Assessment
Evaluations & testing
- ADHD Testing and Diagnosis
- Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluation
- FMLA and Mental Health Leave Paperwork
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Second Opinion on Mental Health Diagnosis
- DNA drug response testing
- Psychiatric evaluation
Interventional treatments
- Ketamine Therapy Consultation
- Spravato (Esketamine) Treatment
Medication management
- Antidepressant Prescription
- Antipsychotic Medication Management
- Anxiety Medication Management
- Benzodiazepine Tapering
- Lithium Monitoring and Blood Level Checks
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Shot
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Management
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Smoking Cessation Medication Visit
- Stimulant Medication Monitoring
- Switching Antidepressants
- Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
- Weight Management for Psychiatric Med Side Effects
- Lab Work for Psychiatric Medications
- Medication management
- Mood Stabilizer Management
- Sleep Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Therapy
- Somatic Calming and Relaxation Training
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- Insomnia Treatment (CBT-I)
- Suicide safety planning
Therapy & counseling
- Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Telehealth
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
57 services · 14 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
57 | As often as other peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in El Centro 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2020 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Fernando Ortega's specialty?
Fernando Ortega is a nurse practitioner in El Centro, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Psychiatric/Mental Health”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Fernando Ortega?
Fernando Ortega is listed at 1073 Ross Ave Ste D, El Centro, CA 92243. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Fernando Ortega?
The number on file is (619) 936-1726. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Fernando Ortega's NPI number?
Fernando Ortega's National Provider Identifier is 1164118956. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Fernando Ortega's education?
Fernando Ortega attended Other, graduating in 2020. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Fernando Ortega been practicing?
Fernando Ortega has 6 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2020, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Fernando Ortega known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Fernando Ortega the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Fernando Ortega confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Fernando Ortega. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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