Michael Needham
NPI 1689456477 · Family Medicine Physician · Visalia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Needham is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Visalia, CA (NPI 1689456477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689456477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA63449 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
2 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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 44 | 17 |
| Metformin Hcl | 41 | 19 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 30 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 21 | — |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 across 2 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
- 2023-10-17
- Last updated
- 2023-10-21
- Certified
- 2023-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Needham's NPI number?
- Michael Needham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689456477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Needham's specialty?
- Michael Needham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Needham located?
- Michael Needham's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 E Oak Ave, Visalia, CA 93291-5034.
- What is Michael Needham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Needham is (877) 960-3426.
- Does Michael Needham accept Medicare?
- Michael Needham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Needham's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Needham's NPI (1689456477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.