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DR. SAMUEL ROBERT ALTHAUSER D.O.
NPI 1306224050
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Santa Barbara, CA

Active since May 14, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3916 STATE ST STE 300A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105(805) 681-7517 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Samuel Robert Althauser D.o. NPPES

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

DR. SAMUEL ROBERT ALTHAUSER D.O. (NPI 1306224050) is an individual psychiatry provider in Santa Barbara, California, licensed in California (20A15604) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Loma Linda, and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306224050
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMUEL ROBERT ALTHAUSERCredential: D.O.
Location Address3916 STATE ST STE 300ASanta Barbara, CA 93105
Mailing AddressPo Box 62106Santa Barbara, CA 93160-2106 · (805) 681-1872
Phone(805) 681-7517
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 2019
✔ NPI 1306224050 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A15604
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
3916 STATE ST STE 300A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111234 Anderson Street, Loma Linda University Health-PsychiatryLoma Linda, CA 92354-2804 · Phone (909) 558-9532

Other Identifiers 1

Other20A15604CA · Medical License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Samuel Robert Althauser D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1557693405
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191028000747
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Samuel Althauser reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sansum Clinic
0.4 mi
Multi-Specialty
215 PESETAS LN
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 403 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154354504 (805) 681-1760

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
763 services126 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
403 services85 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93105 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$184.40 typical visit price
range $62.01 – $184.40
Typical copayment $46.10 (range $15.50 – $46.10)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.76 typical visit price
range $20.60 – $151.20
Typical copayment $19.19 (range $5.15 – $37.80)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Samuel Althauser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Althauser is 1306224050. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2015.

Where is Samuel Althauser located?

Samuel Althauser practices at 3916 State St Ste 300A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The listed phone number is (805) 681-7517.

What is Samuel Althauser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Samuel Althauser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Althauser is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Samuel Althauser's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samuel Althauser reassigns Medicare benefits to Sansum Clinic (Santa Barbara, CA). The 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 Samuel Althauser's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Althauser was last updated on September 23, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.