Michele Kalt, MD
NPI 1518026186 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michele Kalt, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1518026186).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518026186
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A51509 (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
19 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 92 | $136 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 74 | $17 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 53 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 26 | $220 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 604 | 210 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 468 | 164 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 416 | 140 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 375 | 128 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 242 | 61 |
| Carvedilol | 219 | 78 |
| Ezetimibe | 198 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,675 across 137 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
- 2006-12-08
- Last updated
- 2008-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michele Kalt's NPI number?
- Michele Kalt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518026186, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michele Kalt's specialty?
- Michele Kalt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michele Kalt located?
- Michele Kalt's practice location on file with NPPES is 3733 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-1407.
- What is Michele Kalt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michele Kalt is (800) 353-5400.
- Does Michele Kalt accept Medicare?
- Michele Kalt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michele Kalt's NPI active?
- Yes — Michele Kalt's NPI (1518026186) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.