Michael Elist
NPI 1326340308 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tarzana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Elist is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tarzana, CA (NPI 1326340308).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326340308
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A11440 (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
15 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
326 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 312 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 14 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$78 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 89 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 1,374 | 253 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 648 | 127 |
| Prednisone | 537 | 128 |
| Meloxicam | 340 | 88 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 324 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 298 | 70 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32,644 across 157 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
- 2010-11-24
- Last updated
- 2010-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Elist's NPI number?
- Michael Elist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326340308, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Elist's specialty?
- Michael Elist is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Elist located?
- Michael Elist's practice location on file with NPPES is 5027 Shirley Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356-4427.
- What is Michael Elist's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Elist is (818) 881-5656.
- Does Michael Elist accept Medicare?
- Michael Elist is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Elist's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Elist's NPI (1326340308) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.