Michelle Li, M.D.
NPI 1275520819 · Surgery Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Li, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1275520819).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275520819
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A69093 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
498 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 136 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $152 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $110 |
| Injection of Hemorrhoid46500 | 57 | $412 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 57 | $194 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$422 across 8 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-29
- Last updated
- 2008-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Li's NPI number?
- Michelle Li's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275520819, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Li's specialty?
- Michelle Li is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michelle Li located?
- Michelle Li's practice location on file with NPPES is 3838 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118-1508.
- What is Michelle Li's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Li is (415) 668-0411.
- Does Michelle Li accept Medicare?
- Michelle Li is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Li's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Li's NPI (1275520819) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.