Quick answers
- Does Rachel M. Shapiro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel M. Shapiro 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 Rachel M. Shapiro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 377 Original Medicare patients and 1,444 services for Rachel M. Shapiro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel M. Shapiro's NPI number?
- 1720488836. 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 Rachel M. Shapiro, 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 | 377 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,444 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)289 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)124 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)120 services
- Electronic assessment of bladder emptying (51741)49 services
- Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (52000)47 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Diabetes34%
Hospitals where Rachel M. Shapiro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel M. Shapiro 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.
- Imperial Valley Health - El Centro HospitalEl Centro, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050045
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical CenterSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel M. Shapiro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1200 Garden View RdEncinitas, CA 92024
- 16950 Via TazonSan Diego, CA 92127 (800) 926‑8273
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 (858) 249‑6753
- 4510 Executive DrSan Diego, CA 92121 (800) 926‑8273
- 6655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel M. Shapiro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Encinitas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encinitas, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720488836 |
| 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