DR. MITCHELL WATANABE MD
NPI 1528049996
Family Medicine in Santa Ana, CA

Q: What is Mitchell Watanabe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mitchell Watanabe is 1528049996. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2005.

Q: What is Mitchell Watanabe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mitchell Watanabe was last updated on June 21, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.

Active since November 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

76.74/100

CMS Quality Rating

1212 W 17TH ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92706(714) 641-7100(714) 434-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Mitchell Watanabe Md NPPES

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

DR. MITCHELL WATANABE MD (NPI 1528049996) is an individual family medicine provider in Santa Ana, California, licensed in California (A44130) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528049996

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MITCHELL WATANABECredential: MD

Location Address1212 W 17TH STSanta Ana, CA 92706-3418

Mailing Address2742 Dow AveTustin, CA 92780-7242 · (714) 665-1600

Phone(714) 641-7100

Fax(714) 434-4500

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 2011

✔ NPI 1528049996 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A44130

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

1212 W 17TH ST, Santa Ana, CA 92706

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid00A441300CA

Medicare UPINE99308CA

Medicare PINWA44130FCA

Medicare PINET939ZCA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Mitchell Watanabe Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7810025970

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100511000242

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

114 services54 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

93 services51 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

24 services17 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

15 services15 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92706 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

$96.36 typical visit price

range $62.96 – $187.60

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$109.96 typical visit price

range $20.84 – $153.61

Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.74/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.94

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

55.12

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers35 claims35 services$60.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers16 claims16 services$27.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

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