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ASSOCIATED HAND SURGEONS
NPI 1740269174
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Santa Barbara, CA

Active since January 13, 2006
2323 DE LA VINA ST, STE 201, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105(805) 682-2267(805) 563-0970 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Associated Hand Surgeons NPPES

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

ASSOCIATED HAND SURGEONS (NPI 1740269174) is a healthcare organization registered as a hand surgery in Santa Barbara, California and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization lists Michael J Behrman, Group Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740269174
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X
Legal Business NameHOT SPRINGS MEDICAL SURGICAL GROUP
Location Address2323 DE LA VINA ST, STE 201Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3877
Mailing Address2323 De La Vina St, Ste 201Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3877 · (805) 682-2267 · Fax (805) 898-9686
Phone(805) 682-2267
Fax(805) 563-0970
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael J BehrmanGroup Partner · (805) 682-2267
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 2014
✔ NPI 1740269174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0106X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
2323 DE LA VINA ST, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAssociated Hand Surgeons

Other Identifiers 10

Medicare PIN000084412MT
OtherZZZ061932CA · Blue Shield Provider Id
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedW16513CA
Medicare UPING18375CA
Medicare NSC4906100001CA
MedicaidGR0095130CA
OtherW16513ACA · Medicare Ptan
Medicare UPINA22699CA
Medicare UPINE85158CA
Medicare UPINF83821CA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Associated Hand Surgeons is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Associated Hand Surgeons, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Michael Behrman, MD
Hand Surgery
NPI 1932217411
2323 DELAVINA STE 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 682-2267
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Adam Rives, M.D.
Hand Surgery
NPI 1508084690
2323 DE LA VINA ST STE 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 682-2267
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Alex Doermann, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1417498858
8501 HARCOURT RD
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 471-4339
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,877 mi
Robert Ruth, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1730273681
2323 DE LA VINA #201
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 682-2267
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group is 1740269174. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2006. The provider is doing business as Associated Hand Surgeons.

Where is Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group located?

Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group is located at 2323 De La Vina St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The listed phone number is (805) 682-2267.

What is Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.

Is Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group, in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hot Springs Medical Surgical Group was last updated on November 10, 2014. 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.