Melanie Van Lieshout, P.A.-C.
NPI 1578715918 · Medical Physician Assistant · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Van Lieshout, P.A.-C. is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1578715918).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578715918
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA20802 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 117 | 32 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 101 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 96 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 84 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 69 | 23 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 45 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$225 across 23 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
- 2008-10-16
- Last updated
- 2015-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Van Lieshout's NPI number?
- Melanie Van Lieshout's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578715918, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Van Lieshout's specialty?
- Melanie Van Lieshout is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Van Lieshout located?
- Melanie Van Lieshout's practice location on file with NPPES is 334 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2400.
- What is Melanie Van Lieshout's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Van Lieshout is (805) 681-1490.
- Does Melanie Van Lieshout accept Medicare?
- Melanie Van Lieshout is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Van Lieshout's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Van Lieshout's NPI (1578715918) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.