David Yeh, MMD
NPI 1720044415 · Neurological Surgery Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Yeh, MMD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in San Luis Obispo, CA (NPI 1720044415).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720044415
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MMD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD40688 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,983 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 511 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 371 | $95 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 197 | $226 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 194 | $187 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 95 | $241 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 214 | 65 |
| Gabapentin | 124 | 37 |
| Meloxicam | 111 | 29 |
| Methylprednisolone | 104 | 84 |
| Pregabalin | 57 | 12 |
| Celecoxib | 51 | 14 |
| Calcitonin,salmon,syntheticbrand: Calcitonin-Salmon | 32 | — |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34,328 across 42 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)
- 910 E Houston St Ste 330Tyler, TX 75702-8368Phone: (903) 606-7995
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-22
- Last updated
- 2024-08-08
- Certified
- 2024-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Yeh's NPI number?
- David Yeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720044415, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Yeh's specialty?
- David Yeh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Yeh located?
- David Yeh's practice location on file with NPPES is 1531 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2917.
- What is David Yeh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Yeh is (805) 704-0889.
- Does David Yeh accept Medicare?
- David Yeh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Yeh's NPI active?
- Yes — David Yeh's NPI (1720044415) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.