Cheryl Ketelsen
NPI 1770938532 · Medical Physician Assistant · San Luis Obispo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cheryl Ketelsen is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in San Luis Obispo, CA (NPI 1770938532).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770938532
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 53363 (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 tenure25% of score
10 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
7,851 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 3,706 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 953 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 884 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 690 | $115 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 414 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 226 | 107 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 117 | 94 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 76 | 44 |
| Fluorouracil | 64 | 51 |
| Mupirocin | 44 | 37 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 31 | 23 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 26 | 15 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,413 across 39 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
- 2016-04-29
- Last updated
- 2017-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cheryl Ketelsen's NPI number?
- Cheryl Ketelsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770938532, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cheryl Ketelsen's specialty?
- Cheryl Ketelsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cheryl Ketelsen located?
- Cheryl Ketelsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 15 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1811.
- What is Cheryl Ketelsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cheryl Ketelsen is (805) 541-2650.
- Does Cheryl Ketelsen accept Medicare?
- Cheryl Ketelsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cheryl Ketelsen's NPI active?
- Yes — Cheryl Ketelsen's NPI (1770938532) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.