Mehtap Canastar
NPI 1548657422 · Gastroenterology Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mehtap Canastar is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1548657422).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548657422
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 391014 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
966 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 135 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 104 | $85 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 96 | $225 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 85 | $162 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 77 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 297 | 110 |
| Omeprazole | 110 | 43 |
| Famotidine | 109 | 35 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 60 | 17 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 26 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 21 | 19 |
| Mesalamine | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$162 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 111 E 210th StBronx, NY 10467-2401Phone: (718) 920-4321
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-18
- Last updated
- 2022-02-23
- Certified
- 2022-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mehtap Canastar's NPI number?
- Mehtap Canastar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548657422, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mehtap Canastar's specialty?
- Mehtap Canastar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mehtap Canastar located?
- Mehtap Canastar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1520 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401-7356.
- What is Mehtap Canastar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mehtap Canastar is (910) 662-8300.
- Does Mehtap Canastar accept Medicare?
- Mehtap Canastar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mehtap Canastar's NPI active?
- Yes — Mehtap Canastar's NPI (1548657422) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.