Quick answers
- Does Chelsea Hendow accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chelsea Hendow 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 Chelsea Hendow see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 359 Original Medicare patients and 1,076 services for Chelsea Hendow. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chelsea Hendow's NPI number?
- 1568824860. 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 Chelsea Hendow, 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 | 359 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,076 |
| Different services or procedures | 73 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)275 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)100 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)99 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)68 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Osteoporosis27%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Chelsea Hendow works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chelsea Hendow 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.
- Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050242
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050308
- Good Samaritan HospitalSan Jose, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050380
Practice locations
Addresses where Chelsea Hendow is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 340 Dardanelli Ln, Suite 10Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 412‑8100
- 4140 Jade St, Suite 100Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 706‑2085
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chelsea Hendow as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Golden State Orthopedics and Spine182 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Los Gatos
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Gatos, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Golden State Orthopedics and Spine
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568824860 |
| 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