Douglas D Citro, PHD

Psychologist

(714) 290-1770Irvine, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Douglas D Citro, PHD runs an independent psychologist practice in Irvine, CA. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 44 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 431 Psychologist providers in CASee all Psychologist in Irvine44+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3367dNPPES updated 2017-02-15 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

17782 Cowan Ste a, Irvine, CA 92614-6041

Fax: (949) 208-6981
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

239

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Depression.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
75%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+13%)62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
62%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Taxonomy: 103T00000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191311

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Virtual Psychology Care With Douglas D Citro

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas D Citro for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Irvine required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Douglas D Citro

Dr. Citro is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Irvine, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 290-1770.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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