Mica Yael Bergman, M.D., PH.D.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Ophthalmology

Mica Yael Bergman is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialist based in Santa Barbara, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

(805) 681-8950Santa Barbara, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Mica Yael Bergman, M.D., PH.D. has been part of the Santa Barbara medical community since 2012 in group practice. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 14+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3 Ophthalmology providers in CASee all Ophthalmology in Santa Barbara14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 1380dNPPES updated 2022-08-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4151 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.1%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)

4.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

44.2%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.6 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

679

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

550

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

999

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $21k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+6%)24%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$215 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Mica Yael Bergman's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 11, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 14 years in practice

    Established

A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.

Taxonomy: 207WX0200X

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 62106, Santa Barbara, CA 93160-2106

Differs from practice location

Virtual Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Care With Mica Yael Bergman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Mica Yael Bergman for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Barbara 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 Mica Yael Bergman

NPI records show Dr. Bergman as active with telehealth listed in Santa Barbara, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 681-8950.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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