Quick answers
- Does Steven L. Berthelsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven L. Berthelsen 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 Steven L. Berthelsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 363 Original Medicare patients and 1,758 services for Steven L. Berthelsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven L. Berthelsen's NPI number?
- 1710222443. 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 Steven L. Berthelsen, 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 | 363 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,758 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)423 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)313 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)136 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)111 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)108 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Steven L. Berthelsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven L. Berthelsen 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.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050503
- Tri-City Medical CenterOceanside, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050128
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven L. Berthelsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2067 W Vista Way, Suite 265Vista, CA 92083 (760) 463‑9155
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven L. Berthelsen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- S Luke Berthelsen DPM Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Vista
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vista, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in S Luke Berthelsen DPM Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710222443 |
| 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