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MICHAEL RICHARD BENARON PA-C
NPI 1629652441
Physician Assistant in Santa Barbara, CA

Active since May 07, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
UCSB STUDENT HEALTH BUILDING 588, M/C 7002, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93106(805) 893-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 25, 2022, Jul 22, 2022, May 25, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Michael Richard Benaron Pa-c NPPES

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

MICHAEL RICHARD BENARON PA-C (NPI 1629652441) is an individual physician assistant in Santa Barbara, California, licensed in California (CA59564) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629652441
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL RICHARD BENARONCredential: PA-C
Location AddressUCSB STUDENT HEALTH BUILDING 588, M/C 7002Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4810
Mailing AddressPo Box 1209Pismo Beach, CA 93448-1209 · (805) 710-3558
Phone(805) 893-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1629652441 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · CA59564
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
UCSB STUDENT HEALTH BUILDING 588, M/C 7002, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Richard Benaron Pa-c 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 ID5597160085
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210820003188
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services21 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93106 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
$94.71 typical visit price
range $62.01 – $184.40
Typical copayment $23.67 (range $15.50 – $46.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MRS. ANDREA K STOUFFER DPT
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
UCSB STUDENT HEALTH BUILDING 588, M/C 7002
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93106
Santa Barbara County (805) 893-3193
MS. LISA CATHERINE HUMME KIEFER FNP
Family Medicine
UCSB STUDENT HEALTH BUILDING 588, M/C 7002
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93106
Santa Barbara County (805) 893-5361
KARL ZATE M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
UCSB STUDENT HEALTH BUILDING 588, M/C 7002
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93106
Santa Barbara County (805) 893-5339

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 Michael Benaron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Benaron is 1629652441. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2021.

Where is Michael Benaron located?

Michael Benaron practices at Ucsb Student Health Building 588, M/C 7002, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. The listed phone number is (805) 893-8000.

What is Michael Benaron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Michael Benaron enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Benaron 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Benaron was last updated on July 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.