Christopher J. Mesa, M.D.
NPI 1598150542ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Rheumatology· Miami, FL
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology (M.D.) with David L. Schneider, MD APMC, practicing in Miami, Florida. Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $3,514,012 for 2,828 claims, against $861.93 paid for services in 2024. Amgen Inc. was the largest of 4 companies reporting payments in 2025, $54,068 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1598150542 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Certified by provider | Mar 27, 2026 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Primary | 207RR0500X | ME149611 | FL |
| Internal Medicine, Rheumatology | 207RR0500X | 309142 | LA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Rheumatology (FL); Practitioner - Rheumatology (LA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 11 across 3 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $861.93 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 2,828 · 3,676 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 589 |
| Total drug cost | $3,514,012 |
| Generic share | 85% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Graduation year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Medicare specialty | Rheumatology |
Medical group
- David L. Schneider, MD APMCMarrero, LA · 9 clinicians
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$54,068 · 82 payments from 4 companies
- 2024$86,393 · 126 payments from 7 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | $47,109 | 70 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $6,804 | 10 |
| Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC | $133.97 | 1 |
| Genzyme Corporation | $21.19 | 1 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$40,688 · 23 payments
- Travel and Lodging$6,093 · 26 payments
- Consulting Fee$5,413 · 1 payment
- Food and Beverage$1,875 · 32 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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