Quick answers
- Does Ben F. Tarsitano accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ben F. Tarsitano may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ben F. Tarsitano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 40 services for Ben F. Tarsitano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ben F. Tarsitano's NPI number?
- 1558416065. 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 Ben F. Tarsitano, 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 | 40 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)12 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis46%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ben F. Tarsitano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 70 Penny Ln, Suite BWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722‑8887
- 70 Penny Ln BWatsonville, CA 95076
Specialties
- Maxillofacial Surgeryprimary
Other maxillofacial surgeons in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558416065 |
| 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