Quick answers
- Does Sylvia M. Skefich accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Sylvia M. Skefich may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sylvia M. Skefich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 181 services for Sylvia M. Skefich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sylvia M. Skefich's NPI number?
- 1790876993. 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 Sylvia M. Skefich, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 181 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions (98940)138 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 cholesterol52%
- Arthritis52%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sylvia M. Skefich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 920 41st Ave, GSanta Cruz, CA 95062
- 920 41st Ave GSanta Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 475‑1995
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Santa Cruz
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DC |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic college | Life Chiropractic College - West |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since chiropractic college) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790876993 |
| 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