Michael Lenihan, PA-C
NPI 1174921183 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Chula Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Lenihan, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Chula Vista, CA (NPI 1174921183).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174921183
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52066 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
521 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 323 | $93 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 43 | $54 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20604 | 42 | $78 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Joint Or Other Extremity Structure Except Blood Vessels76882 | 34 | $59 |
| Injection of Carpal Tunnel20526 | 32 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20606 | 19 | $78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$242 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3444 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 401San Diego, CA 92123-1964Phone: (619) 421-3400
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-12-08
- Last updated
- 2021-06-16
- Certified
- 2021-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Lenihan's NPI number?
- Michael Lenihan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174921183, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Lenihan's specialty?
- Michael Lenihan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Lenihan located?
- Michael Lenihan's practice location on file with NPPES is 955 Lane Ave Ste 200, Chula Vista, CA 91914-4525.
- What is Michael Lenihan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Lenihan is (619) 421-3400.
- Does Michael Lenihan accept Medicare?
- Michael Lenihan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Lenihan's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Lenihan's NPI (1174921183) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.