Michelle Meszar
NPI 1609178623 · Physician Assistant · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Meszar is a Physician Assistant provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1609178623).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609178623
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA054626 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
15 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
168 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 143 | $157 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$157 (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 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 234 | 17 |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 158 | 12 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 120 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 99 | — |
| Aripiprazolebrand: Abilify Maintena | 98 | 12 |
| Olanzapine/Samidorphan Malatebrand: Lybalvi | 89 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$962 across 34 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
- 2010-11-23
- Last updated
- 2017-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Meszar's NPI number?
- Michelle Meszar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609178623, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Meszar's specialty?
- Michelle Meszar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michelle Meszar located?
- Michelle Meszar's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1332.
- What is Michelle Meszar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Meszar is (805) 681-5113.
- Does Michelle Meszar accept Medicare?
- Michelle Meszar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Meszar's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Meszar's NPI (1609178623) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.