Michael Essex, M.D.
NPI 1952335820 · Psychiatry Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Essex, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1952335820).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952335820
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G85675 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lurasidone Hcl | 38 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 36 |
| Risperidone | 27 |
| Paroxetine Hcl | 27 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 25 |
| Lithium Carbonate | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 19 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 18 |
| Lamotrigine | 17 |
| Lorazepam |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2021-05-04
- Certified
- 2021-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Essex's NPI number?
- Michael Essex's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952335820, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Essex's specialty?
- Michael Essex is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Essex located?
- Michael Essex's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 E Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93307-3871.
- What is Michael Essex's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Essex is (661) 635-2950.
- Does Michael Essex accept Medicare?
- Michael Essex is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Essex's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Essex's NPI (1952335820) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.