Quick answers
- Does Carter W. English accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carter W. English 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 Carter W. English see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 207 Original Medicare patients and 726 services for Carter W. English. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carter W. English's NPI number?
- 1043604440. 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 Carter W. English, 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 | 207 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 726 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)86 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)85 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)65 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)55 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)37 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
- Heart failure37%
Hospitals where Carter W. English works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carter W. English at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050242
Practice locations
Addresses where Carter W. English is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 160 Green Valley Rd, Suite 201Freedom, CA 95019 (831) 458‑5865
- 2025 Soquel AveSanta Cruez, CA 95062 (831) 423‑4111
- 4663 Scotts Valley DrScotts Valley, CA 95066 (831) 458‑6330
- 550 S Green Valley RdWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 458‑5865
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carter W. English as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other cardiologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Irvine California College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043604440 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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