Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Barger, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Ventura, CA

  • NPI 1598020968
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Hillmont Ave Ste 502
Ventura, CA 930031651
(805) 652-6222
Additional location
1187 Coast Village RD Ste 10B
Montecito, CA 931082764
(805) 565-0020
fax (805) 565-0023
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 900955631

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 25, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A131643

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598020968. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
111
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$14,766
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 69 28 $125
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 28 27 $182
99449 Telephone or internet assessment with verbal and written report by consulting physician, more than 30 minutes 14 11 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Ventura Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
37
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$2,690
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefazolin Sodium Generic 14 0 $1,646
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 12 0 $829
Nitrofurantoin (Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal) Brand 11 0 $215

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melissa Barger's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Barger practices Infectious Disease Physician in Ventura, CA.
Where does Dr. Melissa Barger practice?
Dr. Melissa Barger practices at 300 Hillmont Ave Ste 502, Ventura, CA 930031651. Office phone: 8056526222.
What is Dr. Melissa Barger's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Barger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598020968, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Barger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Barger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Barger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Telephone or internet assessment with verbal and written report by consulting physician (HCPCS 99449). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.