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Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School
1595 Soquel Drive Suite 230
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD is a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Dignity Health Medical Foundation, Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz and Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican DHMN - Santa Cruz DHMF - California.

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Office Locations

1595 Soquel Drive Suite 230
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

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immunization

In 2013, Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD had a list price for immunization (preventive vaccines) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 12
doctor visit 736
hospital care 289
inpatient care 289
pleural drainage 12
preventive care 88
pulmonary testing 72
vaccines 88

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 226
Female 276
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 441
Black 0
Hispanic 34
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 194
From 75 to 84 137
85 and over 96
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 35
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 31
Dementia 11
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 18
doctor visit 754
hospital care 249
inpatient care 249
pleural drainage 18
preventive care 76
pulmonary testing 60
vaccines 76

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 227
Female 257
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 427
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 181
From 75 to 84 151
85 and over 90
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 33
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 31
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 12
doctor visit 719
hospital care 304
inpatient care 304
preventive care 108
pulmonary testing 61
vaccines 108

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 430
Female 496
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 792
Black 0
Hispanic 96
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 350
From 75 to 84 278
85 and over 176
Less than 65 122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and asthma.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 44
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 49
Diabetes 29
Dementia 11
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 746
hospital care 315
inpatient care 315
preventive care 81
pulmonary testing 42
vaccines 81

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 213
Female 240
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 399
Black 0
Hispanic 33
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 191
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 78
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 65
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 27
Dementia 14
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 15
doctor visit 622
hospital care 262
inpatient care 262
pleural drainage 15
preventive care 38
pulmonary testing 14
vaccines 38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 240
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 354
Black 0
Hispanic 31
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 71
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 28
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 12
doctor visit 691
hospital care 295
inpatient care 295
pleural drainage 12
preventive care 44
vaccines 44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 188
Female 244
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 370
Black 0
Hispanic 33
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 187
From 75 to 84 131
85 and over 73
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 40
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 31
Dementia 13
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 840
hospital care 153
inpatient care 153
preventive care 69
vaccines 69

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 169
Female 232
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 333
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 178
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 50
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and asthma.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 40
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 25
Dementia 9
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 858
preventive care 13
vaccines 13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 152
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 283
Black 0
Hispanic 46
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 157
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 52
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and asthma.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 42
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 49
Diabetes 25
Dementia 8
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2021 were pleural drainage and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 36
doctor visit 1070
pleural drainage 36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 161
Female 222
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 299
Black 0
Hispanic 55
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 165
From 75 to 84 136
85 and over 54
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 41
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2022 were pleural drainage and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 26
doctor visit 1159
pleural drainage 26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 188
Female 214
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 329
Black 0
Hispanic 45
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 163
From 75 to 84 149
85 and over 61
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 45
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 25
Dementia 3
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2023 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1159
preventive care 12
vaccines 12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 173
Female 216
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 310
Black 0
Hispanic 49
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 143
85 and over 57
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 50
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 52
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

aspiration 19
catheterization 12
doctor visit 850
hospital care 266
inpatient care 266
pleural drainage 19
preventive care 58
pulmonary testing 49
vaccines 58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD.

Gender
Male 209
Female 258
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 3
Non-Hispanic White 394
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 46
Other 4
Age
75 to 84 147
85 and over 78
Less than 65 50
65 to 74 191

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 42
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 49
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Cancer 16
Dementia 9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health
Dignity Health Medical Foundation
Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz
Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican DHMN - Santa Cruz DHMF - California

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE, Cigna, Anthem, First Health, TriWest, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente and HealthSmart.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
TRICARE
Cigna
Anthem
First Health
TriWest
United Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
HealthSmart

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-20
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Dr Ellison is very personable and takes the time to talk to you. He remembers me from visit to visit and doesn't have to check my chart to know who I an
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-06
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He was very thorough and took the time to address any concerns I had. He treated me like I was part of his family and that helped me to feel at ease.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-06
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Dr. Ellison checked the charts of my oxygen levels and listened to my breathing. He seemed satisfied with my progress .in
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-07
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Dr. Ellison listens, asks questions and responds with concern and insight to the care I need. Exemplary physician.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-30
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This survey doesn't have high enough points for my enthusiasm for Dr Michael Ellison. He was FANTASTIC
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-15
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I have been a patient here for a long time... Everyone is helpful & concerned about me.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-01
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Exceptional physician-----who LISTENS and never makes the appointment seem rushed.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-17
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My favorite office and doctor. It is always efficient AND comfortable
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-17
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Dr Ellison is the BEST; he is professional, clear, and personable.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-08
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I have recommended Dr Ellison and my friend was very happy

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $1,167 TRELEGY ELLIPTA
$402 		NUCALA
$393 		ANORO ELLIPTA
$168 		AREXVY
$134 		BREO
$39 		Other
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $321 OFEV
$201 		STIOLTO
$65 		SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
$18 		COMBIVENT RESPIMAT
$12 		STRIVERDI RESPIMAT
$12 		Other
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $251
$251
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $236 TEZSPIRE
$136 		BEVESPI AEROSPHERE
$100
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. $207 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN
$113
$94
Other $504 XOLAIR
$130 		Brovana
$94 		myRisk
$51 		PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE
$38 		Zemaira
$24 		Other
$166
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,428
Education $259

Biography

Dr. Michael Ellison's medical specialty is adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Ellison is professionally affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Foundation. According to Doctor.com, he is not acceping new patients at this time.

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