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DOUGLAS A ETSELL M.D.
NPI 1437205580
Anesthesiology in Santa Barbara, CA

Active since January 25, 2007PECOS Enrolled
77.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
514 W PUEBLO ST, SECOND FLOOR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105(805) 682-7751(805) 563-2527 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Douglas A Etsell M.d. NPPES

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

DOUGLAS A ETSELL M.D. (NPI 1437205580) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Santa Barbara, California, licensed in California (G56805) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437205580
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDOUGLAS A ETSELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address514 W PUEBLO ST, SECOND FLOORSanta Barbara, CA 93105-6207
Mailing Address514 W Pueblo St, Second FloorSanta Barbara, CA 93105-6207 · (805) 682-7751 · Fax (805) 563-2527
Phone(805) 682-7751
Fax(805) 563-2527
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2014
✔ NPI 1437205580 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G56805
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
514 W PUEBLO ST, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINB57998CA

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 (PECOS)

Douglas A Etsell M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Douglas Etsell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesia Medical Group Of S B, Inc.
1.3 mi
Anesthesiology
3700 STATE ST STE 200
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730287160 (805) 682-7751

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
472 services327 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
36 services32 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
27 services27 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.09

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KRIS FALLON KLINE M.D.
Anesthesiology
514 W PUEBLO ST, 2ND FLOOR
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Santa Barbara County (805) 682-7751
MICHAEL A COX M.D.
Anesthesiology
514 W PUEBLO ST, SECOND FLOOR
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Santa Barbara County (805) 682-7751
MARK PATRICK SCOTT M.D.
Anesthesiology
514 W PUEBLO ST, SECOND FLOOR
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Santa Barbara County (805) 682-7751
GARELD ANDERSON M.D.
Anesthesiology
514 W PUEBLO ST, SECOND FLOOR
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Santa Barbara County (805) 682-7751
STINSON T RITTER MD
Anesthesiology
514 W PUEBLO ST, 2ND FLOOR
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Santa Barbara County (805) 682-7751
STEPHEN R. GORDON M.D.
Specialist
514 W PUEBLO ST, SECOND FLOOR
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Santa Barbara County (805) 682-7751
DR. CAROLYN ANN SCHIFFTNER JEWELL M.D.
Anesthesiology
514 W PUEBLO ST, SUITE 2
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Santa Barbara County (805) 682-7751
BRUCE GOETTING M.D.
Anesthesiology
514 W PUEBLO ST, SECOND FLOOR
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Santa Barbara County (805) 682-7751

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 Douglas Etsell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Etsell is 1437205580. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2007.

Where is Douglas Etsell located?

Douglas Etsell practices at 514 W Pueblo St Second Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The listed phone number is (805) 682-7751.

What is Douglas Etsell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Douglas Etsell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Etsell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Douglas Etsell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Douglas Etsell reassigns Medicare benefits to Anesthesia Medical Group Of S B, Inc. (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 Douglas Etsell'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 Douglas Etsell was last updated on May 28, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.