Quick answers
- Does Ekaterina Gurzhi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ekaterina Gurzhi 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 Ekaterina Gurzhi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 224 Original Medicare patients and 11,634 services for Ekaterina Gurzhi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ekaterina Gurzhi's NPI number?
- 1235817651. 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 Ekaterina Gurzhi, 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 | 224 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,634 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg (J7328)9,576 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,280 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)186 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)132 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)55 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure71%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Depression21%
Hospitals where Ekaterina Gurzhi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ekaterina Gurzhi 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 Ekaterina Gurzhi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1066 S Green Valley RdWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722‑1444
- 2405 Shadelands DrWalnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 939‑8585
- 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1000Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 882‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ekaterina Gurzhi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Golden State Orthopedics and Spine182 clinicians in the group
- District Orthopaedics, PC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Watsonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Watsonville, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Golden State Orthopedics and Spine
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235817651 |
| 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