Laura Crites, PA-C

Physician Assistant

(858) 799-0855San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Laura Crites, PA-C has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2021 in group practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 1,621 Physician Assistant providers in CASee all Physician Assistant in San Diego5+ years experienceNPI since 2021

Older · 1432dNPPES updated 2022-06-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3737 Moraga Ave Ste B103, San Diego, CA 92117-5352

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

72

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

133

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

744

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $47k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
60%

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

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
25%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.4k received from industry

28 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Laura Crites's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 4, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 5 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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Virtual Medical Care With Laura Crites

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Crites for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Laura Crites

Dr. Crites is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 799-0855.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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