Quick answers
- Does Timothy N. Tidwell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Timothy N. Tidwell 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 Timothy N. Tidwell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 439 Original Medicare patients and 1,705 services for Timothy N. Tidwell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Timothy N. Tidwell's NPI number?
- 1275972325. 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 Timothy N. Tidwell, 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 | 439 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,705 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)822 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)288 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)98 services
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use (90677)86 services
- Administration of pneumococcal vaccine (G0009)85 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%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Diabetes20%
Hospitals where Timothy N. Tidwell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Timothy N. Tidwell 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.
- Adventist Health Twin CitiesTempleton, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050633
- French Hospital Medical CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050232
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050107
Practice locations
Addresses where Timothy N. Tidwell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1051 Las Tablas RdTempleton, CA 93465
- 117 W Bunny AveSanta Maria, CA 93458 (805) 739‑3890
- 1510 E Main St, Suite 104 CSanta Maria, CA 93454 (805) 349‑8514
- 5920 W MallAtascadero, CA 93422 (805) 466‑0676
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Timothy N. Tidwell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pacific Central Coast Health Centers253 clinicians in the group
- David B. Hammer123 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Templeton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Templeton, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pacific Central Coast Health Centers
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275972325 |
| 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