Quick answers
- Does Pamela R. Golchet accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pamela R. Golchet 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 Pamela R. Golchet see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,074 Original Medicare patients and 19,820 services for Pamela R. Golchet. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Pamela R. Golchet's NPI number?
- 1578774899. 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 Pamela R. Golchet, 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 | 1,074 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19,820 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)8,703 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,768 services
- Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg (Q5128)2,736 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,251 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,205 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Pamela R. Golchet is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1429 S BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454 (805) 925‑2637
- 23622 Calabasas Rd, Suite 145Calabasas, CA 91302 (818) 797‑1711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Pamela R. Golchet as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elite Eyecare Medical Group a Medical Corporation13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Santa Maria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Maria, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Elite Eyecare Medical Group a Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578774899 |
| 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