Jay A Meisel, M.D.
Jay A Meisel is a Radiation Oncology Radiology specialist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 33 years in radiology, Jay a Meisel, M.D. is a long-established radiation oncology radiology specialist in Santa Cruz. Trained at New York Medical College (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 808dNPPES updated 2024-03-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202387.93/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.3 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
372
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
65
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
165
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$629 received from industry
19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Jay a Meisel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
New York Medical College
Board certified · Mar 5, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Taxonomy: 2085R0001X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 1993)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191319
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Radiation Oncology Care With Jay a Meisel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jay a Meisel for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Santa Cruz 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 Jay a Meisel
Dr. Meisel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 462-3050.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jay a Meisel
Practice Location
1575 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1700
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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