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- 445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
About Dr. Mitchell
Sidney Mitchell, MD practices family medicine — geriatric medicine in Watsonville, CA. Sidney is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Sidney cared for 83 Medicare patients across 93 services. The services billed most often include hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518027630.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (831) 479-7916
- Email not available
Practice Locations
445 SUMMIT ROAD
Watsonville, CA 95076
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bones & joints
- Chronic knee pain
- Hip fracture recovery
Brain & nerves
- Stroke Aftercare
Brain & Nervous System
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
General Health
Heart & Circulation
- Poor Circulation
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
Nutrition & digestion
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Skin health
- Adult diaper rash
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Age spots and sun spots
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Back & spine
Blood & Immunity
Brain & memory
Circulation & balance
Digestive health
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Swallowing difficulties
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Dry mouth
- Hearing loss
Endocrine & Metabolic
Eye health
Foot care
Heart health
Hormones & thyroid
- Underactive Thyroid
Infections
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung health
Men's health
Skin
- Bedsores
Sleep
Sleep & nerves
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
- Incontinence supplies assessment
Cancer screening
Caregiver support
- Respite care planning
Diagnostic Testing
Foot Care
- Senior foot and toenail care
Home Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Home safety check
Home care
- Home Health Care Referral
Mental Health
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Balance
- Assistive walking device fitting
- Balance and gait physical therapy
Mobility & independence
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- Senior nutrition counseling
Pain management
- Chronic pain management consultation
Preventive Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Telehealth visit for seniors
Screening & Imaging
- Barium Swallow Study
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Senior care evaluations
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Senior Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Therapy & rehab
- Occupational therapy home assessment
- Speech and swallowing therapy
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
Urinary & Bladder
- Bladder control training
- Urinary catheter insertion
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot for seniors
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound care
- Skin Tear Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Brain & memory
- Cognitive impairment screening
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Hearing test
Heart health
- EKG
Injections & Medications
Lab tests
Lung health
Medications
- Deprescribing consultation
Pain Management
Palliative & End of Life
- Hospice care consultation
- Palliative cancer care
Skin
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
93 services · 83 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
34 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
29 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Common questions
What is Dr. Mitchell's specialty?
Dr. Mitchell is a family doctor in Watsonville, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Mitchell?
Dr. Mitchell is listed at 445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA 95076. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Mitchell?
The number on file is (831) 479-7916. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mitchell's NPI number?
Dr. Mitchell's National Provider Identifier is 1518027630. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Dr. Mitchell been practicing?
Dr. Mitchell has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mitchell known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mitchell the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Mitchell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mitchell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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