Kaitlyn Nielson, MD
NPI 1801392675 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kaitlyn Nielson, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1801392675).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801392675
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A198444 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
169 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 76 | $38 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 44 | $28 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 32 | $83 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 17 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $28–$83 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001Phone: (507) 284-2511
- Msc 07-4040 1 University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001Phone: (505) 272-3053Fax: (505) 925-0546
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-02
- Last updated
- 2025-01-14
- Certified
- 2025-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kaitlyn Nielson's NPI number?
- Kaitlyn Nielson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801392675, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kaitlyn Nielson's specialty?
- Kaitlyn Nielson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kaitlyn Nielson located?
- Kaitlyn Nielson's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4353.
- What is Kaitlyn Nielson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kaitlyn Nielson is (805) 569-7367.
- Does Kaitlyn Nielson accept Medicare?
- Kaitlyn Nielson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kaitlyn Nielson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kaitlyn Nielson's NPI (1801392675) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.