Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Elist

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Tarzana, CA

  • NPI 1326340308
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5027 Shirley Ave
Tarzana, CA 913564427
(818) 881-5656

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A11440

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326340308. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
212
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$13,394
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 200 115 $62
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 12 12 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Tarzana Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32,644
Transactions
157
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 59 $24,673.36
Abbvie INC. 25 $7,129.08
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 40 $427.72
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 26 $254.79
Dexcom, INC. 2 $58.16
Pfizer INC. 2 $47.63
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 1 $19.45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $17.22
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $16.33

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$29,700
Food and Beverage
$2,944

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,281
Patients
1,068
Total drug cost
$3,158,609
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 967 198 $30,633
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 481 106 $12,643
Prednisone Generic 416 100 $3,311
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 391 123 $31,380
Meloxicam Generic 291 91 $1,937
Pregabalin Generic 250 75 $11,103
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 249 44 $1,852,934
Gabapentin Generic 242 73 $2,230
Alendronate Sodium Generic 230 50 $2,159
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 162 20 $1,202,184

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Elist's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Elist practices Internal Medicine Physician in Tarzana, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Elist practice?
Dr. Michael Elist practices at 5027 Shirley Ave, Tarzana, CA 913564427. Office phone: 8188815656.
What is Dr. Michael Elist's NPI?
Dr. Michael Elist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326340308, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Elist accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Elist accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Elist commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.