Quick answers
- Does Carolyn Waddell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn Waddell 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 Carolyn Waddell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 308 Original Medicare patients and 1,092 services for Carolyn Waddell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolyn Waddell's NPI number?
- 1598214116. 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 Carolyn Waddell, 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 | 308 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,092 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)393 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)72 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)68 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)58 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)50 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%
- Arthritis67%
- Diabetes36%
- Depression36%
- Anxiety36%
Hospitals where Carolyn Waddell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolyn Waddell 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.
- Baptist HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100093
- Gulf Breeze HospitalGulf Breeze, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100266
- HCA Florida West HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100231
- Sacred Heart HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100025
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolyn Waddell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2120 E Johnson Ave, Suite 100Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 477‑3252
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn Waddell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gary Gotthelf, M.D., P.A.6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Pensacola
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pensacola, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gary Gotthelf, M.D., P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598214116 |
| 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