Quick answers
- Does Andrew S. Calciano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew S. Calciano 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 S. Calciano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,854 Original Medicare patients and 15,886 services for Andrew S. Calciano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew S. Calciano's NPI number?
- 1942201702. 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 S. Calciano, 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 | 1,854 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,886 |
| Different services or procedures | 108 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)6,591 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,851 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,620 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,351 services
- Application of ultraviolet light to skin (96900)489 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis38%
- Atrial fibrillation16%
- Ischemic heart disease15%
- Anxiety15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew S. Calciano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1661 Soquel Dr, Suite ESanta Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 476‑2444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew S. Calciano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C.24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other dermatologists in Santa Cruz
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942201702 |
| 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