Michael Lebowitz, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Michael Lebowitz is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Monterey, CA with over 59 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 59 years in psychiatry & neurology, Michael Lebowitz, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Monterey. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1967 and has 59+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.01/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 52% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
23625 Wr Holman Highway, Monterey, CA 93940
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.01/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
44
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
41
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
687
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $358k
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 High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — 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 (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$619 received from industry
25 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 Michael Lebowitz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1967
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
59 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1967)
Mailing address
P O Box Hh Business Development & Contracting, Monterey, CA 93942
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Michael Lebowitz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Lebowitz for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Monterey 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 Michael Lebowitz
Dr. Lebowitz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Monterey, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 624-5311.
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 Michael Lebowitz
Practice Location
23625 Wr Holman Highway, Monterey, CA 93940
Mailing Address
P O Box Hh Business Development & Contracting, Monterey, CA 93942
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