Lisa M.M. Pitino, D.O.

Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Lisa M.M. Pitino is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Laguna Hills, CA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT

(949) 458-2026Laguna Hills, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Lisa M.M. Pitino, D.O. in person in Laguna Hills or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 23+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 118 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in CASee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Laguna Hills23+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 5526dNPPES updated 2011-04-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

23521 Paseo De Valencia Suite 204, Laguna Hills, CA 92691-3101

Fax: (949) 273-8053
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

48.61%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.5 pts)

48.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)

Better than 86% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

128

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

326

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,479

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $226k

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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)28%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$703 received from industry

35 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 Lisa M.M. Pitino's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 2081P2900X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

23521 Paseo De Valencia Suite 204, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3101

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190053

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Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Lisa M.M. Pitino

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lisa M.M. Pitino for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Laguna Hills 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 Lisa M.M. Pitino

NPI records show Dr. Pitino as active with telehealth listed in Laguna Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 458-2026.

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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