Quick answers
- Does David F. Goldman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David F. Goldman 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 David F. Goldman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 199 Original Medicare patients and 349 services for David F. Goldman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David F. Goldman's NPI number?
- 1649662131. 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 David F. Goldman, 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 | 199 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 349 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)24 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)23 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)23 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)17 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)14 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Atrial fibrillation38%
- Heart failure33%
Hospitals where David F. Goldman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David F. Goldman 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
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050714
Practice locations
Addresses where David F. Goldman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1555 Soquel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 462‑7700
- 2900 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065
- 550 S Green Valley RdWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 458‑5865
- 795 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94301 (415) 600‑1020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David F. Goldman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Medical Group of Santa Cruz Inc18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Santa Cruz
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649662131 |
| 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