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Family Practice

Darlene A. Zanker, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Darlene A. Zanker, MD is a family doctor at 2018 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone: (831) 465-7761. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Darlene A. Zanker had 260 Original Medicare patients and 1,397 services. NPI 1891802112. 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.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 2018 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · Directions
  • Phone: (831) 465‑7761
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Dominican Hospital
  • Group practice: Dignity Health Medical Foundation
  • Medical school: Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Darlene A. Zanker, 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 Darlene A. Zanker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darlene A. Zanker 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 Darlene A. Zanker see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 260 Original Medicare patients and 1,397 services for Darlene A. Zanker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Darlene A. Zanker's NPI number?
1891802112. 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 Darlene A. Zanker, 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 patients260
Services billed to Medicare1,397
Different services or procedures69
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)322 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)238 services
  3. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)89 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)48 services
  5. Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose (90480)39 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 cholesterol68%
  • High blood pressure60%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Osteoporosis26%
  • Anxiety23%
  • Depression20%

Hospitals where Darlene A. Zanker works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darlene A. Zanker 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.

  • Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050242

Practice locations

Addresses where Darlene A. Zanker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Darlene A. Zanker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Dignity Health Medical Foundation1,184 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Santa Cruz

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

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Other clinicians in Dignity Health Medical Foundation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891802112
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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