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Rheumatology

Geraldine M. Navarro, MD

Works at hospitals in Bakersfield, CA · Valencia, CA · Ridgecrest, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Geraldine M. Navarro, MD is a rheumatologist at 2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (310) 458-2381. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Geraldine M. Navarro had 298 Original Medicare patients and 2,710 services. NPI 1184821134. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Geraldine M. Navarro, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Geraldine M. Navarro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Geraldine M. Navarro 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 Geraldine M. Navarro see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 298 Original Medicare patients and 2,710 services for Geraldine M. Navarro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Geraldine M. Navarro's NPI number?
1184821134. 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 Geraldine M. Navarro, 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 patients298
Services billed to Medicare2,710
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,300 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)598 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)42 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)38 services
  5. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)34 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Osteoporosis35%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%

Hospitals where Geraldine M. Navarro works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Geraldine M. Navarro 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Geraldine M. Navarro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Geraldine M. Navarro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Regents of the University of California1,462 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Santa Monica

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Regents of the University of California

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184821134
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians