CHAMPVADoctors

CHAMPVA Doctors in California

296,350 providers in California accept Medicare assignment, which means they can bill CHAMPVA. There is no CHAMPVA network, so use the list below, then confirm with the office by phone.

CHAMPVA-eligible providers in California by specialty

These are the counts of California providers who accept Medicare assignment, and therefore can bill CHAMPVA, in the specialties CHAMPVA families search for most. Every count comes from the public federal CMS registry, updated 2026-09-07.

SpecialtyProviders in California
Family practice23,102
Internal medicine26,875
Nurse practitioners26,720
Physician assistants24,362
Psychiatry6,484
Clinical psychologists5,196
Cardiology5,619

Counts reflect providers who accept Medicare assignment statewide. Acceptance of CHAMPVA is confirmed office by office, so always call before your visit.

What CHAMPVA covers in California, by specialty

Coverage rules differ by specialty. Each page explains what CHAMPVA pays for, what needs approval, and opens a California search with that specialty already selected.

Family DoctorsInternal Medicine DoctorsPediatriciansNurse PractitionersPhysician AssistantsCardiologistsDermatologistsOB-GYN DoctorsOrthopedic SurgeonsPsychiatristsPsychologistsClinical Social WorkersOptometristsOphthalmologistsPodiatristsChiropractorsGeneral SurgeonsUrologistsNeurologistsGastroenterologistsPhysical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsAudiologists

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Using CHAMPVA in California

CHAMPVA works the same in every state: after your $50 yearly outpatient deductible, CHAMPVA pays 75 percent of the allowable amount for covered care and you pay 25 percent, with your family's yearly costs capped at $3,000. Hospitals that participate in Medicare must accept CHAMPVA, and individual practices decide for themselves, which is why the phone call matters.

New to the program? Start with What is CHAMPVA, check the real cost breakdown, or grab the phone script that gets offices to yes.

Common questions

How many CHAMPVA-eligible providers are in California?

Our index shows 296,350 providers in California who accept Medicare assignment, which means they can bill CHAMPVA. Acceptance is confirmed office by office, so always call first.

Do hospitals in California take CHAMPVA?

Medicare-participating hospitals are required to accept CHAMPVA for covered services, and nearly every hospital in California participates in Medicare.

Does CHAMPVA require referrals in California?

No. CHAMPVA does not require referrals anywhere in the country. A short list of services needs preauthorization instead: inpatient mental health care, substance use treatment, the limited dental care CHAMPVA covers, and organ transplants.