Quick answers
- Does Mercedes I. Patee accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mercedes I. Patee 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 Mercedes I. Patee see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 1,071 services for Mercedes I. Patee. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mercedes I. Patee's NPI number?
- 1174678742. 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 Mercedes I. Patee, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,071 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Office-based treatment for opioid use disorder, including care coordination, individual therapy and group therapy and counseling; each additional 30 minutes beyond the first 120 minutes (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (G2088)873 services
- Office-based treatment for opioid use disorder, including care coordination, individual therapy and group therapy and counseling; at least 60 minutes in a subsequent calendar month (G2087)177 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)14 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 pressure70%
- Anxiety61%
- High cholesterol57%
Practice locations
Addresses where Mercedes I. Patee is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2440 Sister Mary Columba DrRed Bluff, CA 96080 (530) 529‑9729
- 376 Hartnell Ave, Suite ARedding, CA 96002 (888) 633‑1441
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174678742 |
| 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