Quick answers
- Does Carol S. Machado accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Carol S. Machado may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carol S. Machado see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 254 Original Medicare patients and 601 services for Carol S. Machado. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carol S. Machado's NPI number?
- 1982996450. 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 Carol S. Machado, 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 | 254 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 601 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)220 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)82 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)68 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)41 services
- Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope (47562)18 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%
- High blood pressure73%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)41%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Carol S. Machado works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carol S. Machado 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.
- Adventist Health HanfordHanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050121
- Adventist Health TulareTulare, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050784
- Kaweah Health Medical CenterVisalia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050057
Practice locations
Addresses where Carol S. Machado is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1025 N Douty StHanford, CA 93230
- 1524 W Lacey BlvdHanford, CA 93230
- 1524 W Lacey Blvd, Suite 101Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 583‑4695
- 1524 W Lacey Blvd, Suite 202Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 537‑0315
- 5400 W Hillsdale AveVisalia, CA 93291 (559) 738‑7500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carol S. Machado as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Adventist Health Physicians Network628 clinicians in the group
- Central Valley General Hospital88 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Hanford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hanford, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Adventist Health Physicians Network
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 | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982996450 |
| 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