RICHARD ALTESMAN MD
NPI 1730292350
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Luis Obispo, CA

Q: What is Richard Altesman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Altesman is 1730292350. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Altesman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Altesman was last updated on March 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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 August 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1304 ELLA ST STE B, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401(805) 541-6000(805) 541-6001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2025, Apr 15, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Richard Altesman Md NPPES

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

RICHARD ALTESMAN MD (NPI 1730292350) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Luis Obispo, California, licensed in California (159744-1) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730292350

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD ALTESMANCredential: MD

Location Address1304 ELLA ST STE BSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4166

Mailing Address1304 Ella St Ste BSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4166 · (805) 541-6000 · Fax (805) 541-6001

Phone(805) 541-6000

Fax(805) 541-6001

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1976

Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2025

✔ NPI 1730292350 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 159744-1✔ Licensed in NY · 159774-1

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

1304 ELLA ST STE B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid02223843NY

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

Richard Altesman 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 ID3577752575

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180509001872

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

42 services33 patients

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.

34 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93401 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

$178.89 typical visit price

range $59.84 – $178.89

Typical copayment $44.72 (range $14.96 – $44.72)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$74.24 typical visit price

range $19.70 – $146.55

Typical copayment $18.56 (range $4.92 – $36.63)

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 7

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

JULIA ELIZABETH DAVISON PA-C

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