Quick answers
- Does Harvey L. Deutsch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harvey L. Deutsch 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 Harvey L. Deutsch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 2,979 services for Harvey L. Deutsch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Harvey L. Deutsch's NPI number?
- 1326102112. 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 Harvey L. Deutsch, 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 | 91 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,979 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)2,196 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)622 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)77 services
- Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11043)54 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Depression74%
- Diabetes73%
- Chronic kidney disease71%
- Heart failure71%
Practice locations
Addresses where Harvey L. Deutsch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 320eSanta Monica, CA 90404 (310) 829‑3404
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Surgical Oncologyalso
Other general surgeons in Santa Monica
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326102112 |
| 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