Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Santa Ana, CA
- NPI 1528049996
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.3 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1212 W 17Th St
Santa Ana, CA 927063418
(714) 641-7100
fax (714) 434-4500 - Mailing address
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2742 Dow Ave
Tustin, CA 927807242
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 21, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A44130
- Medicaid
- CA #00A441300
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528049996. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
284
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$21,422
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 92 | 46 | $139 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 82 | 44 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 53 | 33 | $97 | |
82962 |
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | 18 | 11 | $3 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 17 | 17 | $34 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 11 | 11 | $72 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 11 | 11 | $144 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$29
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDD US Operations, LLC | 1 | $15.35 | |
| IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC | 1 | $13.71 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,694
Patients
905
Total drug cost
$59,451
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 344 | 112 | $6,620 |
| Benazepril Hcl | Generic | 319 | 96 | $6,636 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 206 | 72 | $10,401 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 195 | 67 | $3,191 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 190 | 58 | $4,800 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 184 | 62 | $2,921 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 179 | 57 | $1,569 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 172 | 58 | $2,289 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 139 | 43 | $3,698 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 138 | 50 | $1,097 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mitchell Watanabe's medical specialty?
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe practices Family Medicine Physician in Santa Ana, CA.
Where does Dr. Mitchell Watanabe practice?
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe practices at 1212 W 17Th St, Santa Ana, CA 927063418. Office phone: 7146417100.
What is Dr. Mitchell Watanabe's NPI?
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528049996, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mitchell Watanabe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mitchell Watanabe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mitchell Watanabe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.