Quick answers
- Does Kourosh F. Ghassemi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kourosh F. Ghassemi 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 Kourosh F. Ghassemi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 131 services for Kourosh F. Ghassemi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kourosh F. Ghassemi's NPI number?
- 1215016969. 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 Kourosh F. Ghassemi, 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 131 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)18 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)17 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)15 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)13 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)12 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 pressure61%
- High cholesterol60%
- Arthritis46%
- Depression31%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Kourosh F. Ghassemi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kourosh F. Ghassemi 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
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050714
Practice locations
Addresses where Kourosh F. Ghassemi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1662 Dominican WaySanta Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 458‑6295
- 2850 Commercial XingSanta Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 460‑7350
- 2900 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065
- 3003 Paul Sweet RdSanta Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 462‑5512
- 550 S Green Valley RdWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 458‑5865
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kourosh F. Ghassemi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Santa Cruz
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — 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 | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 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) | 1215016969 |
| 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