Quick answers
- Does Joseph P. Albright accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph P. Albright 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 Joseph P. Albright see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 808 Original Medicare patients and 4,860 services for Joseph P. Albright. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph P. Albright's NPI number?
- 1568991073. 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 Joseph P. Albright, 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 | 808 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,860 |
| Different services or procedures | 104 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)1,064 services
- Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes (97750)718 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)554 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)318 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)286 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes43%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Joseph P. Albright works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph P. Albright 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
- Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050194
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph P. Albright is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 47 Penny Ln, Suite 1Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 728‑8844
- 9029 Soquel Ave, Suite DSanta Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 475‑7900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph P. Albright as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bay Area Foot Care Inc127 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Watsonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Watsonville, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bay Area Foot Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568991073 |
| 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