DR. BRANDON COLE SCHMEITS DO
NPI 1659909174
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Santa Barbara, CA

Q: What is Brandon Schmeits's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brandon Schmeits is 1659909174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2020.

Q: What is Brandon Schmeits's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brandon Schmeits was last updated on May 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.

Active since March 30, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.96/100

CMS Quality Rating

515 E MICHELTORENA ST STE C, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103(805) 563-3234(805) 563-3130 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2025, Mar 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Brandon Cole Schmeits Do NPPES

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

DR. BRANDON COLE SCHMEITS DO (NPI 1659909174) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Santa Barbara, California, licensed in California (20A21525) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Weatherford, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659909174

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. BRANDON COLE SCHMEITSCredential: DO

Location Address515 E MICHELTORENA ST STE CSanta Barbara, CA 93103-4223

Mailing Address1050 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90813-3321

Phone(805) 563-3234

Fax(805) 563-3130

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 16, 2025

✔ NPI 1659909174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A21525

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 20A21525 (CA)

515 E MICHELTORENA ST STE C, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1713 E Anderson StWeatherford, TX 76086-5705 · Phone (817) 347-1140

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

Dr. Brandon Cole Schmeits Do 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 ID8224453113

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230908001725

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 5

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.

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.

136 services58 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.

31 services31 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

31 services12 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

30 services29 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.

16 services12 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.

83.96/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

72.78

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

56.15

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$185.34 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 8

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

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