DR. ERIC MORRIS SUESS MD
NPI 1518166222
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Santa Maria, CA

Active since July 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.81/100
CMS Quality Rating
1400 E CHURCH ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454(805) 614-9834(805) 614-9846 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Eric Morris Suess Md NPPES

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

DR. ERIC MORRIS SUESS MD (NPI 1518166222) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Santa Maria, California, licensed in California (A117650) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Vermont College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518166222
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC MORRIS SUESSCredential: MD
Location Address1400 E CHURCH STSanta Maria, CA 93454-5906
Mailing Address1033 Monte Cristo LnSanta Barbara, CA 93108-2823 · (805) 456-9815
Fax(805) 614-9846
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2015
✔ NPI 1518166222 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A117650
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 261567 (NY)
1400 E CHURCH ST, Santa Maria, CA 93454

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. Eric Morris Suess Md 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 ID1557532058
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110913000605
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 Eric Suess reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Specialist
400 W PUEBLO ST
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 6

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
192 services83 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
24 services23 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
24 services18 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
18 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93454 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
$139.99 typical visit price
range $62.01 – $184.40
Typical copayment $34.99 (range $15.50 – $46.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.26 typical visit price
range $20.60 – $151.20
Typical copayment $27.06 (range $5.15 – $37.80)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

87.81/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost44.65

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.

Physician Assistant
1400 E CHURCH ST
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Social Worker
1400 E CHURCH ST
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1400 E CHURCH ST
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Physician Assistant
1400 E CHURCH ST
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1400 E CHURCH ST, BUILDING 8
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Internal Medicine
1400 E CHURCH ST
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Emergency Medicine
1400 E CHURCH ST
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Emergency Medicine
1400 E CHURCH ST
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

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 Eric Suess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Suess is 1518166222. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2007.

Where is Eric Suess located?

Eric Suess practices at 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454. The listed phone number is (805) 614-9834.

What is Eric Suess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Eric Suess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Suess 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 Eric Suess's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Suess reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Coast Critical Care Associates (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 Eric Suess'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 Eric Suess was last updated on October 6, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.