Esther Perez, PA
NPI 1528217528 · Physician Assistant · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Esther Perez, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1528217528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528217528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA12538 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
17 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
636 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 210 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 209 | $115 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 168 | $9 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 49 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$115 (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 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 677 | 131 |
| Metformin Hcl | 493 | 169 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 470 | 80 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 384 | 138 |
| Pen Needle, Diabeticbrand: Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle | 315 | 112 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 273 | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$290 across 12 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
- 2008-09-15
- Last updated
- 2018-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Esther Perez's NPI number?
- Esther Perez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528217528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Esther Perez's specialty?
- Esther Perez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Esther Perez located?
- Esther Perez's practice location on file with NPPES is 355 Abbott St Ste 200, Salinas, CA 93901.
- What is Esther Perez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Esther Perez is (831) 422-3636.
- Does Esther Perez accept Medicare?
- Esther Perez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Esther Perez's NPI active?
- Yes — Esther Perez's NPI (1528217528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.