Oana Grigoras Pickering, PA-C
Oana Grigoras Pickering is a Physician Assistant based in San Diego, CA with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Oana Grigoras Pickering, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in San Diego, CA in group practice. She has been in practice for 6+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1061dNPPES updated 2023-06-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
555 W C St Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92101-8470
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
47
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
531
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $83k
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.
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 Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$501 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Oana Grigoras Pickering's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 27, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
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.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, La Jolla, CA 92037-1208
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Oana Grigoras Pickering
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Oana Grigoras Pickering for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — 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 Oana Grigoras Pickering
Dr. Pickering 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) 554-1212.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Oana Grigoras Pickering
Practice Location
555 W C St Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92101-8470
Mailing Address
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, La Jolla, CA 92037-1208
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