Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Mester, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Santa Barbara, CA

  • NPI 1649283599
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
215 Pesetas Ln
Santa Barbara, CA 931101416
(805) 681-1761
fax (805) 681-1768
Mailing address
Po Box 62106
Santa Barbara, CA 931602106

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 21, 2008
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A53656
Medicaid
CA #00A536560

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649283599. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,856
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$237,820
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 492 373 $136
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 491 325 $97
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 332 274 $143
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 239 239 $177
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 162 162 $119
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 43 41 $31
30901 Simple control of nose bleed 31 26 $177
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 23 20 $215
95992 Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day 23 19 $46
69200 Removal of foreign body in ear canal 20 20 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,443
Patients
583
Total drug cost
$21,539
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Famotidine Generic 1,128 411 $14,327
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 95 48 $3,243
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 40 35 $487
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 38 34 $290
Omeprazole Generic 35 13 $856
Methylprednisolone Generic 24 23 $257
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 21 19 $408
Montelukast Sodium Generic 19 0 $276
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 16 0 $870
Lansoprazole Generic 14 0 $159

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Andrew Mester's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Mester practices Otolaryngology Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Andrew Mester practice?
Dr. Andrew Mester practices at 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 931101416. Office phone: 8056811761.
What is Dr. Andrew Mester's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Mester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649283599, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Mester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Mester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Mester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.