Cathy Straits, MD
NPI 1801857156 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cathy Straits, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1801857156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801857156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G86234 (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
892 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 | 302 | $135 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 201 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 169 | $96 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 46 | $34 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 32 | $96 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 91 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 474 | 132 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 273 | 68 |
| Lisinopril | 193 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 177 | 52 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 124 | 35 |
| Simvastatin | 121 | 37 |
| Losartan Potassium | 115 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 3 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
- 2006-03-28
- Last updated
- 2020-05-12
- Certified
- 2020-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cathy Straits's NPI number?
- Cathy Straits's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801857156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cathy Straits's specialty?
- Cathy Straits is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cathy Straits located?
- Cathy Straits's practice location on file with NPPES is 122 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2055.
- What is Cathy Straits's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cathy Straits is (805) 681-1777.
- Does Cathy Straits accept Medicare?
- Cathy Straits is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cathy Straits's NPI active?
- Yes — Cathy Straits's NPI (1801857156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.