Physician Profile
Vickie L. Winkler, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Winkler
Based in Santa Cruz, CA, Vickie L. Winkler, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Vickie graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995. Vickie is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Vickie cared for 463 Medicare patients across 538 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1710061262 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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) 458-5670
- Email not available
Practice Locations
115 LOCUST ST
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
538 services · 463 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im | Treatment | 91322 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
224 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
103 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
58 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
27 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
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.
Other family practices at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Santa Cruz 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Winkler?
Dr. Winkler is a family practice in Santa Cruz, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Winkler's address?
Dr. Winkler is listed at 115 Locust St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Winkler?
The number on file is (831) 458-5670. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Winkler's NPI number?
Dr. Winkler's National Provider Identifier is 1710061262. 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
Where did Dr. Winkler train?
Dr. Winkler attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Winkler been practicing?
Dr. Winkler has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Winkler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Winkler provides treatments such as sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im and influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Winkler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Winkler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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