Quick answers
- Does Craig W. Astrachan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig W. Astrachan 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 Craig W. Astrachan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 32 services for Craig W. Astrachan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig W. Astrachan's NPI number?
- 1548345184. 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 Craig W. Astrachan, 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 32 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 61 |
Most frequent services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)30 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol65%
- Depression65%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig W. Astrachan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11080 W Olympic BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90064
- 5860 Uplander WayCulver City, CA 90230 (310) 966‑6500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig W. Astrachan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health282 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548345184 |
| 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