Michelle Ann Meszar

Physician Assistant

Michelle Ann Meszar is a Physician Assistant based in Santa Barbara, CA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(805) 681-5113Santa Barbara, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michelle Ann Meszar specializes in medical, serving patients in Santa Barbara, CA in group practice. She has been practicing since 2010 — over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have schizophrenia, hypertension, and anxiety.

1 of 1,621 Physician Assistant providers in CASee all Physician Assistant in Santa Barbara16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 3425dNPPES updated 2017-01-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

315 Camino Del Remedio Rm 257, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1332

Fax: (805) 681-5117
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

31

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

53

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,991

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.29M

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 Schizophrenia, Hypertension, and Anxiety Disorders.

Schizophrenia
75%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Substance Use Disorders
48%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Tobacco Use Disorder
45%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$962 received from industry

34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Michelle Ann Meszar's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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Practice Footprint

Mailing address

510 W Tudor Rd Ste 5, Anchorage, AK 99503-6649

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Virtual Medical Care With Michelle Ann Meszar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Ann Meszar for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — 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 Michelle Ann Meszar

Dr. Meszar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Barbara, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 681-5113.

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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