Hatem Mezher
Also practices: NEPHROLOGY
Hatem Mezher has practiced internal medicine for 24+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2012 — over 24 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.91/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 219dNPPES updated 2025-09-29 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1505 Shepard Dr Ste 103, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7016
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.91/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
453
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
210
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,399
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $410k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$49 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Hatem Mezher's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 28, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
24 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190144
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Hatem Mezher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hatem Mezher for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Santa Maria required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hatem Mezher
NPI records show Dr. Mezher as active with telehealth listed in Santa Maria, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 613-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hatem Mezher
Practice Location
1505 Shepard Dr Ste 103, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7016
Mailing Address
1505 Shepard Dr Ste 103, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7016
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