Edward Machtinger, MD
NPI 1518017581 · Infectious Disease Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Machtinger, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1518017581).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518017581
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A65781 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
42 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 42 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $162–$162 (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 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 50 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 47 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 36 |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 33 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 32 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 31 |
| Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Alabrand: Odefsey | 28 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-11
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Machtinger's NPI number?
- Edward Machtinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518017581, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Machtinger's specialty?
- Edward Machtinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Machtinger located?
- Edward Machtinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202.
- What is Edward Machtinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Machtinger is (415) 353-2119.
- Does Edward Machtinger accept Medicare?
- Edward Machtinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Machtinger's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Machtinger's NPI (1518017581) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.