Quick answers
- Does Debra L. Stafford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Debra L. Stafford accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Debra L. Stafford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 726 Original Medicare patients and 1,571 services for Debra L. Stafford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Debra L. Stafford's NPI number?
- 1003994294. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Debra L. Stafford, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 726 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,571 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)481 services
- Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99304)363 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)332 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)60 services
- Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound (17250)48 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Depression68%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia63%
- Diabetes62%
- Anxiety61%
Practice locations
Addresses where Debra L. Stafford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 14165 Purche AveGardena, CA 90249 (216) 273‑9800
- 15100 Prairie AveLawndale, CA 90260 (216) 273‑9800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Debra L. Stafford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wound MD PC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003994294 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians