Quick answers
- Does Clayton Brinster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clayton Brinster 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 Clayton Brinster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 515 Original Medicare patients and 660 services for Clayton Brinster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Clayton Brinster's NPI number?
- 1497802573. 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 Clayton Brinster, 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 | 515 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 660 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)104 services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)101 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)100 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)72 services
- Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts (93978)38 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
- Diabetes51%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Clayton Brinster works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clayton Brinster 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.
- Keck Hospital of USCLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050696
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140088
Practice locations
Addresses where Clayton Brinster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1500 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033
- 1516 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1516 San Pablo St, Suite L3100Los Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1520 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1520 San Pablo St, Fl 4Los Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clayton Brinster as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
- USC Care Medical Group Inc1,380 clinicians in the group
- The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Chicago
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497802573 |
| 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