Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Cathy Straits, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Santa Barbara, CA
- NPI 1801857156
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
122 S Patterson Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 931112055
(805) 681-1777 - Mailing address
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Po Box 62106
Santa Barbara, CA 931602106
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 12, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G86234
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801857156. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
992
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$114,243
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 355 | 180 | $136 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 208 | 134 | $97 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 196 | 196 | $138 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 40 | 39 | $16 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 39 | 37 | $72 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 39 | 37 | $33 | |
99421 |
Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 5-10 minutes | 28 | 21 | $16 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 25 | 21 | $96 | |
99495 |
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity | 20 | 16 | $221 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 15 | 15 | $33 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 43 peers in Santa Barbara Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 271. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$60
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $37.01 | |
| Melinta Therapeutics, LLC | 1 | $23.15 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,109
Patients
599
Total drug cost
$27,807
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 446 | 120 | $5,460 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 265 | 68 | $2,385 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 202 | 55 | $4,349 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 187 | 58 | $1,184 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 129 | 40 | $701 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 120 | 34 | $1,626 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 119 | 28 | $1,860 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 116 | 35 | $1,476 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 105 | 34 | $2,348 |
| Benazepril Hcl | Generic | 96 | 26 | $1,994 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cathy Straits's medical specialty?
Dr. Cathy Straits practices Internal Medicine Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Cathy Straits practice?
Dr. Cathy Straits practices at 122 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 931112055. Office phone: 8056811777.
What is Dr. Cathy Straits's NPI?
Dr. Cathy Straits's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801857156, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cathy Straits accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cathy Straits accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cathy Straits 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); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.