Aytac Apaydin, MD
NPI 1689606741 · Urology Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aytac Apaydin, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1689606741).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689606741
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A46632 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
7,463 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 1,263 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 1,188 | $58 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 981 | $16 |
| Ct Guidance for Insertion of Radiation Therapy Fields77014 | 969 | $123 |
| Intensity Modulated Treatment Delivery, Single Or Multiple Fields/Arcs,via Narrow Spatially and Temporally Modulated Beams, Binary, Dynamic Mlc, Per Treatment SessionG6015 | 969 | $376 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 392 | 139 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 316 | 199 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 191 | 148 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 187 | 135 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 116 | 34 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 95 | 86 |
| Cephalexin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$198 across 9 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2008-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aytac Apaydin's NPI number?
- Aytac Apaydin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689606741, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aytac Apaydin's specialty?
- Aytac Apaydin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Aytac Apaydin located?
- Aytac Apaydin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1115 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901.
- What is Aytac Apaydin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aytac Apaydin is (831) 758-3851.
- Does Aytac Apaydin accept Medicare?
- Aytac Apaydin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aytac Apaydin's NPI active?
- Yes — Aytac Apaydin's NPI (1689606741) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.