Quick answers
- Does Rebecca Rakow-Penner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rebecca Rakow-Penner 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 Rebecca Rakow-Penner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 849 Original Medicare patients and 2,434 services for Rebecca Rakow-Penner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rebecca Rakow-Penner's NPI number?
- 1558651497. 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 Rebecca Rakow-Penner, 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 | 849 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,434 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)1,090 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)141 services
- Screening mammography (77067)141 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)108 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)107 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis49%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)35%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Rebecca Rakow-Penner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rebecca Rakow-Penner 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.
- Imperial Valley Health - El Centro HospitalEl Centro, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050045
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical CenterSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Rebecca Rakow-Penner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1415 Ross AveEl Centro, CA 92243 (800) 926‑8273
- 16950 Via TazonSan Diego, CA 92127 (800) 926‑8273
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
- 447 N El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024 (858) 657‑7000
- 6655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120 (800) 926‑8273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rebecca Rakow-Penner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in El Centro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Centro, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Stanford University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558651497 |
| 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