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MONTEREY SPINE & JOINT PC
NPI 1881620599
Orthopaedic Surgery in Monterey, CA

Active since June 24, 2006
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, MONTEREY, CA 93940(831) 648-7200(831) 648-7204 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2026, Jun 18, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Monterey Spine & Joint Pc NPPES

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

MONTEREY SPINE & JOINT PC (NPI 1881620599) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Monterey, California and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Christopher Meckel, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881620599
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameMONTEREY SPINE & JOINT PC
Location Address12 UPPER RAGSDALE DRMonterey, CA 93940-5730
Mailing AddressPo Box 80837City Of Industry, CA 91716-8420 · (831) 649-1000 · Fax (831) 649-4961
Phone(831) 648-7200
Fax(831) 648-7204
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristopher MeckelPresident · (831) 648-7200
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1881620599 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedNeurological SurgeryTaxonomy 207T00000X
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, Monterey, CA 93940
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Monterey Spine & Joint Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

132

Medicare enrollment records show 132 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Monterey Spine & Joint PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 29 practice at this address and 38 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 9

Physical Therapist in Private Practice92
Diagnostic Radiology16
Orthopedic Surgery9
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice5
Neurosurgery3
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation3
Podiatry2
Interventional Pain Management1
1 other specialty1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 132
Jesse Bernstein, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1992068159
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gary Chang, M.D.
Interventional Pain Management
NPI 1366411548
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOSSame address
David Crandall, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1932551660
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dragan Dimitrov, M.D.
Neurosurgery
NPI 1447290861
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Randall Farac, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1457455602
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kendra Glendenning, DPT, DC
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1811408198
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 264-6040
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Howard, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1255794731
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Howard, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1982624128
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOSSame address
Samera Kasim, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1902113483
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jennifer Landaverde
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1669355699
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
James Lin, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1679710156
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christopher Meckel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1376581355
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Varun Patibanda, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1396131231
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ranier Plantinos, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1639062029
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Alan Smith, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1790888725
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOSSame address
Scott Smith, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1205994423
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Logan Adlum, DPT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1013731876
21 LOWER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 264-6040
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sabrina Beidoun
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1992529804
21 LOWER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 264-6040
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joshua D'cruz, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1770229908
21 LOWER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Preston Kunwar
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1508587551
21 LOWER RAGSDALE DR
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 132 clinicians

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

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 Monterey Spine & Joint PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Monterey Spine & Joint PC is 1881620599. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2006.

Where is Monterey Spine & Joint PC located?

Monterey Spine & Joint PC is located at 12 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 93940. The listed phone number is (831) 648-7200.

What is Monterey Spine & Joint PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Monterey Spine & Joint PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Monterey Spine & Joint PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Monterey Spine & Joint PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 132 clinicians in 9 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Monterey Spine & Joint PC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Physical Therapist in Private Practice (92), Diagnostic Radiology (16) and Orthopedic Surgery (9). Of these, 29 practice at this address and 38 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Monterey Spine & Joint PC was last updated on March 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.