Quick answers
- Does Tony A. Carey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tony A. Carey 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 Tony A. Carey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 64 Original Medicare patients and 5,750 services for Tony A. Carey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tony A. Carey's NPI number?
- 1053456970. 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 Tony A. Carey, 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 | 64 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,750 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)2,080 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)1,868 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)680 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)456 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)453 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).
- Heart failure75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis58%
- High cholesterol50%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tony A. Carey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 422 Ctr StTaft, CA 93268 (661) 765‑1122
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053456970 |
| 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