Quick answers
- Does Wendy S. Brunet accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wendy S. Brunet 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 Wendy S. Brunet see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 41 services for Wendy S. Brunet. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wendy S. Brunet's NPI number?
- 1386889624. 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 Wendy S. Brunet, 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 41 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)21 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure50%
Hospitals where Wendy S. Brunet works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wendy S. Brunet 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.
- Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050396
- Santa Ynez Valley Cottage HospitalSolvang, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051331
Practice locations
Addresses where Wendy S. Brunet is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4360 E Main St, Suite B2 AVentura, CA 93003 (805) 879‑4240
- 5333 Hollister Ave, Suite 250Goleta, CA 93111 (805) 879‑4240
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wendy S. Brunet as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cottage Medical Foundation93 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Ventura
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ventura, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cottage Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386889624 |
| 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