Dr. Michael A. Amster
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 20 years
- Graduated from: University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2001
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1114023058
Dr. Michael A. Amster MD
Pain Medicine Specialist
He is located at 1510 Capitola Road in Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Can help patients with the following: Aging In Place, Common Cold, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain Medication Management, Painful Disorders, Prescription Refill. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114023058. Appointment can be made via the phone number (831) 427-3500. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Michael A. Amster, being an pain medicine specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Michael A. Amster.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Back Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Car Accident Injuries
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Pain
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Fever
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nerve Damage
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pain Medication Management
- Painful Disorders
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael A. Amster
Insurances Accepted by Dr. Michael A. Amster
- Medicare
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Michael A. Amster is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pain Management (also registered under: Practitioner - Family Practice, Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management) .
Bills through: Santa Cruz Community Health Centers
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and is not a comment on insurance accepted, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Nevro | $1452 |
| St. Jude Medical | $607 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $589 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $4032 |
| Travel and Lodging | $280 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2001Additional Specialities
- Family Physician
Affiliated practices
Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Michael A. Amster?
Dr. Michael A. Amster's office is located at 1510 Capitola Road in Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
What conditions does Dr. Michael A. Amster treat?
Dr. Michael A. Amster provides treatment for Aging In Place, Common Cold, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain Medication Management, Painful Disorders, Prescription Refill. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Michael A. Amster have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Michael A. Amster is affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Michael A. Amster accept patients with Medicare?
Yes, Dr. Michael A. Amster accepts patients with Medicare.
Has Dr. Michael A. Amster affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Michael A. Amster is affiliated with NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER.