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Orthopedic Surgery

Stefan F. Klein, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA · Hollister, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Stefan F. Klein, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 3143 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Phone: (831) 462-4801. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Stefan F. Klein had 462 Original Medicare patients and 1,921 services. NPI 1871664003. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stefan F. Klein, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Stefan F. Klein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stefan F. Klein 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 Stefan F. Klein see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 462 Original Medicare patients and 1,921 services for Stefan F. Klein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Stefan F. Klein's NPI number?
1871664003. 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 Stefan F. Klein, 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 patients462
Services billed to Medicare1,921
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)524 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)289 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)181 services
  4. Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less (76000)165 services
  5. Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)129 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis69%
  • High blood pressure60%
  • Anxiety20%
  • Diabetes18%
  • Depression18%

Hospitals where Stefan F. Klein works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stefan F. Klein 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Stefan F. Klein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stefan F. Klein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital52 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Santa Cruz

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871664003
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians