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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
122 S Patterson Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 931112055
(805) 681-1777
Mailing address
Po Box 62106
Santa Barbara, CA 931602106

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$60

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.