Quick answers
- Does Andrew R. Szmit accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew R. Szmit 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 Andrew R. Szmit see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 988 Original Medicare patients and 6,382 services for Andrew R. Szmit. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew R. Szmit's NPI number?
- 1851308084. 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 Andrew R. Szmit, 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 | 988 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,382 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)1,928 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,186 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)617 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)406 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)381 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)34%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Andrew R. Szmit works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew R. Szmit 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.
- Community Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050145
- Stanford Health CareStanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050441
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew R. Szmit is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 23625 Holman HwyMonterey, CA 93940 (831) 624‑5311
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew R. Szmit as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula146 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Monterey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Monterey, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851308084 |
| 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