DR. MEL BLAUSTEIN M.D,
NPI 1205845542
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Francisco, CA

Active since August 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1199 BUSH ST, SUITE 420, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109(415) 928-6100(415) 928-6102 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Mel Blaustein M.d, NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MEL BLAUSTEIN M.D, (NPI 1205845542) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (00G230570) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Fresno.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205845542
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. MEL BLAUSTEINCredential: M.D,
Location Address1199 BUSH ST, SUITE 420San Francisco, CA 94109-5999
Mailing Address1199 Bush St Ste 420San Francisco, CA 94109-5975 · (415) 928-6100 · Fax (415) 928-6102
Fax(415) 928-6102
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 23, 2019
✔ NPI 1205845542 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 00G230570
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2084A0401X · License 00G230570 (CA)
1199 BUSH ST, San Francisco, CA 94109

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Mel Blaustein M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11060 W Sierra Ave Ste 104Fresno, CA 93711-2063 · Phone (559) 437-1111 ext. 232 · Fax (559) 529-6724

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Mel Blaustein M.d, is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Mel Blaustein reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Clinic/Center
2235 HAYES ST, 5TH FLOOR
San Francisco, CA 94117
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Dignity Health
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94109 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$202.35 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
1199 BUSH ST, 300
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Plastic Surgery
1199 BUSH ST, SUITE 690
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Clinical Neuropsychologist
1199 BUSH ST, SUITE 350
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Physician Assistant
1199 BUSH ST, SUITE 300
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Internal Medicine
1199 BUSH ST, SUITE 160
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Plastic Surgery
1199 BUSH ST, SUITE # 590
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Otolaryngology
1199 BUSH ST, SUITE 620
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Internal Medicine
1199 BUSH ST, STE 500
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mel Blaustein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mel Blaustein is 1205845542. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Mel Blaustein M.D..

Where is Mel Blaustein located?

Mel Blaustein practices at 1199 Bush St Suite 420, San Francisco, CA 94109. The listed phone number is (415) 928-6100.

What is Mel Blaustein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Mel Blaustein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mel Blaustein is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Mel Blaustein's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mel Blaustein reassigns Medicare benefits to Ucsf Health Community Hospitals (San Francisco, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Mel Blaustein's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mel Blaustein was last updated on May 23, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.