Physician Profile
Maria E. Ottavi, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ottavi
Maria E. Ottavi, MD is a healthcare provider in Santa Monica, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Maria trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, Maria cared for 702 Medicare patients across 761 services. The services billed most often include screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 453-0577
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD SUITE 240E
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Endometriosis
- Heavy periods
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Yeast infection
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
- Uterine fibroids
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Diaphragm fitting
- Pessary fitting and management
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Birth Control
- IUD Removal
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
- Well-woman exam
Preventive Screening
- STI Screening Panel
Routine Exams
- Pelvic exam
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
761 services · 702 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
20 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
131 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
126 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
124 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
88 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
87 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
75 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors | Lab test | 82270 |
44 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
33 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | Office visit | 99211 |
17 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other OB-GYNs at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other OB-GYNs in Santa Monica 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ottavi specialize in?
Dr. Ottavi is an OB-GYN in Santa Monica, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ottavi located?
Dr. Ottavi is listed at 2021 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 240E, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ottavi's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 453-0577. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ottavi's NPI number?
Dr. Ottavi's National Provider Identifier is 1841208766. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Ottavi go to medical school?
Dr. Ottavi attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ottavi been practicing?
Dr. Ottavi has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ottavi do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ottavi performs imaging including ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ottavi confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ottavi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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