Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Coulson, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1790869238
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2980 El Rancho Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 438-1430
fax (831) 438-2473

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A61436

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790869238. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,269
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$146,362
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 376 245 $140
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 196 196 $143
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 194 163 $100
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 115 111 $63
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 99 97 $34
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 96 94 $76
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 87 73 $196
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 22 19 $228
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 21 19 $76
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine 19 19 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in this city , average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,231
Patients
573
Total drug cost
$36,512
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 315 85 $5,041
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 231 50 $3,628
Lisinopril Generic 213 56 $2,497
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 203 57 $1,963
Losartan Potassium Generic 160 48 $2,518
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 141 37 $3,934
Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) Brand 124 34 $2,067
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 120 21 $2,895
Simvastatin Generic 113 30 $1,432
Omeprazole Generic 109 28 $1,688

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Coulson's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Coulson practices Family Medicine Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Coulson practice?
Dr. Michael Coulson practices at 2980 El Rancho Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Office phone: 8314381430.
What is Dr. Michael Coulson's NPI?
Dr. Michael Coulson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790869238, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Coulson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Coulson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Coulson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.