RICHARD A BELKIN MD
NPI 1659380178
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Santa Barbara, CA

Active since August 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.42/100
CMS Quality Rating
2403 CASTILLO ST, SUITE 206, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105(805) 898-8840(805) 898-8842 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2018, Aug 13, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Richard A Belkin Md NPPES

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

RICHARD A BELKIN MD (NPI 1659380178) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Santa Barbara, California, licensed in California (A65997) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659380178
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD A BELKINCredential: MD
Location Address2403 CASTILLO ST, SUITE 206Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Mailing AddressPo Box 50706Santa Barbara, CA 93150-0706 · (805) 963-3757 · Fax (805) 564-3332
Fax(805) 898-8842
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1659380178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in CA · A65997
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
2403 CASTILLO ST, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard A Belkin 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 ID4981654761
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050128000846
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 54

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
989 services425 patients
Test to measure rate of airflow 94375
This test, known as spirometry, measures how much air you can breathe in and out, and how quickly you can do so. It helps assess your lung function and can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions like asthma or COPD.
846 services434 patients
Test to measure largest amount of air breathed in an out 94200
This test, called spirometry, measures your lung capacity. It involves taking a deep breath and then exhaling as forcefully as possible into a machine. The results help assess how well your lungs function.
602 services390 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
602 services390 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
602 services390 patients
Test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas 95012
A test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas helps assess inflammation in the lungs, often linked with asthma. You'll breathe into a device, and it'll provide a reading of nitric oxide levels. This helps monitor and manage respiratory conditions.
272 services156 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
$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.

93.42/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality95.82
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.97

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
88%208 patients4/55-star benchmark: 93%
Cervical Cancer Screening
2%150 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
89%425 patients5/55-star benchmark: 88%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
97%33 patients5/55-star benchmark: 91%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
95%555 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
90%842 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 25

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers13 claims13 services$36.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
7 suppliers24 claims44 services$1.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers12 claims66 services$20.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers16 claims16 services$58.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers11 claims11 services$19.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers11 claims11 services$14.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
2403 CASTILLO ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Physician Assistant
2403 CASTILLO ST, SUITE 201
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Specialist
2403 CASTILLO ST, SUITE 202
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2403 CASTILLO ST, SUITE 201
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
2403 CASTILLO ST, SUITE 202
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2403 CASTILLO ST, SUITE 203
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
2403 CASTILLO ST, SUITE 202
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2403 CASTILLO ST, SUITE 201
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

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 Richard Belkin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Belkin is 1659380178. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2006.

Where is Richard Belkin located?

Richard Belkin practices at 2403 Castillo St Suite 206, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The listed phone number is (805) 898-8840.

What is Richard Belkin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Richard Belkin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Belkin 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 Richard Belkin was last updated on November 14, 2018. 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.