Quick answers
- Does Chad I. Nakagawa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chad I. Nakagawa 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 Chad I. Nakagawa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 201 Original Medicare patients and 5,404 services for Chad I. Nakagawa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chad I. Nakagawa's NPI number?
- 1235809047. 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 Chad I. Nakagawa, 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 | 201 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,404 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)5,051 services
- Application of blood vessel compression device (97016)253 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)70 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes (97163)16 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis70%
- High blood pressure66%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety21%
- Depression18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Chad I. Nakagawa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2719 Loker Ave W, Suite ACarlsbad, CA 92010 (760) 918‑9200
- 4635 Mission Gorge Pl, Suite BSan Diego, CA 92120 (619) 501‑9037
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chad I. Nakagawa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Function for Life Physical Therapy Inc30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, California →
Other physical therapists in Carlsbad
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carlsbad, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Function for Life Physical Therapy Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| School | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235809047 |
| 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