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JENNIFER IRENE ETCHESON MD, MS
NPI 1225599731
Orthopaedic Surgery in Watsonville, CA

Active since March 27, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1820 MAIN ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076(831) 728-4227(831) 728-0410 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 20, 2026, Apr 7, 2026, Sep 9, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Jennifer Irene Etcheson Md, Ms NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JENNIFER IRENE ETCHESON MD, MS (NPI 1225599731) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Watsonville, California, licensed in California (A204135) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225599731
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER IRENE ETCHESONCredential: MD, MS
Location Address1820 MAIN STWatsonville, CA 95076-3092
Mailing Address1820 Main StWatsonville, CA 95076-3092 · (831) 728-4227 · Fax (831) 728-0410
Phone(831) 728-4227
Fax(831) 728-0410
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeisel School Of Medicine At DartmouthGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1225599731 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A204135
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X · License A204135 (CA)
1820 MAIN ST, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer Irene Etcheson Md, Ms is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2769914621
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251030000644
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Etcheson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pajaro Valley Health Care District
1.0 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
65 NIELSON ST STE 102
Watsonville, CA 95076
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285346809 (831) 768-6217

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95076 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$96.03 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $24.00 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.84 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $19.46 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

YUXI GUAN
Podiatrist
1820 MAIN ST
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (831) 728-4227
DR. FAISAL M MIRZA MD, FRCSC
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
1820 MAIN ST
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (831) 728-4227

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jennifer Etcheson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Etcheson is 1225599731. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2019.

Where is Jennifer Etcheson located?

Jennifer Etcheson practices at 1820 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076. The listed phone number is (831) 728-4227.

What is Jennifer Etcheson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Jennifer Etcheson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Etcheson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Jennifer Etcheson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Etcheson reassigns Medicare benefits to Pajaro Valley Health Care District (Watsonville, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jennifer Etcheson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Etcheson was last updated on April 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.