Quick answers
- Does Diane A. Wintz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diane A. Wintz 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 Diane A. Wintz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 163 Original Medicare patients and 316 services for Diane A. Wintz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Diane A. Wintz's NPI number?
- 1164721932. 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 Diane A. Wintz, 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 | 163 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 316 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)94 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)68 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)34 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)29 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)28 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes52%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Atrial fibrillation38%
Hospitals where Diane A. Wintz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Diane A. Wintz 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.
- Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050026
- Sharp Memorial HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050100
Practice locations
Addresses where Diane A. Wintz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123 (858) 939‑3400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Diane A. Wintz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation422 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Critical Care (Intensivists)primary
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Other critical care doctors in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164721932 |
| 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