Quick answers
- Does Diane J. Nugent accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diane J. Nugent 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 Diane J. Nugent see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 196 services for Diane J. Nugent. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Diane J. Nugent's NPI number?
- 1770528663. 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 Diane J. Nugent, 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 196 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 58 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)65 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)13 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 cholesterol51%
- High blood pressure49%
- Arthritis40%
- Anxiety35%
- Diabetes26%
- Depression26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Diane J. Nugent is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 W La Veta AveOrange, CA 92868 (888) 770‑2462
- 701 S Parker St, Suite 1000Orange, CA 92868 (714) 221‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Diane J. Nugent as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Childrens Hospital of Orange County73 clinicians in the group
- Center for Comprehensive Care and Diagnosis of Inherited Blood Disorde3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pediatric Medicineprimary
- Hematology/Oncologyalso
Other pediatricians in Orange
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Orange, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Childrens Hospital of Orange County
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770528663 |
| 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