Quick answers
- Does Diane Y. Chowwoods accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diane Y. Chowwoods 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.
- What is Diane Y. Chowwoods's NPI number?
- 1790726511. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Diane Y. Chowwoods works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Diane Y. Chowwoods 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.
- Alameda HospitalAlameda, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050211
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates CampBerkeley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050305
Practice locations
Addresses where Diane Y. Chowwoods is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3260 Sacramento StBerkeley, CA 94702 (510) 428‑4500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Diane Y. Chowwoods as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lifelong Medical Care73 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lifelong Medical Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | California School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790726511 |
| 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
- 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