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Orthopedic Surgery

Jennifer I. Etcheson, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA · Watsonville, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Jennifer I. Etcheson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1820 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076. Phone: (831) 728-4227. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1225599731. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1820 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (831) 728‑4227
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Dominican Hospital, Watsonville Community Hospital
  • Group practice: Pajaro Valley Health Care District
  • Medical school: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth · graduated 2017 (9 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jennifer I. Etcheson, 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 Jennifer I. Etcheson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer I. Etcheson 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.
What is Jennifer I. Etcheson's NPI number?
1225599731. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Jennifer I. Etcheson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jennifer I. Etcheson 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
  • Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050194

Practice locations

Addresses where Jennifer I. Etcheson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jennifer I. Etcheson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pajaro Valley Health Care District15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pajaro Valley Health Care District

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225599731
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians