Quick answers
- Does Matthew M. Denicola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew M. Denicola 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 Matthew M. Denicola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 319 Original Medicare patients and 3,069 services for Matthew M. Denicola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew M. Denicola's NPI number?
- 1336377829. 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 Matthew M. Denicola, 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 | 319 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,069 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)1,067 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)473 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)334 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)187 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure (88374)148 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis60%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Atrial fibrillation30%
Hospitals where Matthew M. Denicola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew M. Denicola 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.
- Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050357
- Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050396
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew M. Denicola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 569‑7367
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew M. Denicola as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mission Pathology Consultants Inc9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Santa Barbara
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mission Pathology Consultants Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336377829 |
| 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