Quick answers
- Does Carolyn Patchett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn Patchett 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 Carolyn Patchett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 215 services for Carolyn Patchett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolyn Patchett's NPI number?
- 1326259334. 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 Carolyn Patchett, 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 | 215 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous (G0328)49 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)34 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)19 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 cholesterol65%
- Arthritis49%
- High blood pressure47%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Anxiety19%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
Hospitals where Carolyn Patchett works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolyn Patchett 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.
- Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianNewport Beach, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050224
- Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterLaguna Hills, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050603
- Providence Mission HospitalMission Viejo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050567
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolyn Patchett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24411 Health Ctr Dr, Suite 200Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 829‑5533
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn Patchett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hoag Clinic460 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Laguna Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laguna Hills, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hoag Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326259334 |
| 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