PHILIP M BRETSKY MD PHD
NPI 1952564304
Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, CA

Active since July 07, 2008
1301 20TH ST, SUITE 230, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404(310) 828-4411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Philip M Bretsky Md Phd NPPES

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

PHILIP M BRETSKY MD PHD (NPI 1952564304), doing business as Santa Monica Primary Care, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Santa Monica, California and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. The organization lists Philip M Bretsky, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952564304
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NamePHILIP M BRETSKY MD PHD
Location Address1301 20TH ST, SUITE 230Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050
Mailing Address1301 20th St, Suite 230Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050 · (310) 828-4411
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPhilip M BretskyPresident · (310) 828-4411
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1952564304 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A99447
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1301 20TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameSanta Monica Primary Care

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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Philip M Bretsky Md Phd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Philip M Bretsky MD Phd, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Internal Medicine
NPI 1568683076
1301 20TH ST SUITE 230
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-4411
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Philip M Bretsky MD Phd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Philip M Bretsky MD Phd is 1952564304. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2008. The provider was formerly known as Santa Monica Primary Care.

Where is Philip M Bretsky MD Phd located?

Philip M Bretsky MD Phd is located at 1301 20th St Suite 230, Santa Monica, CA 90404. The listed phone number is (310) 828-4411.

What is Philip M Bretsky MD Phd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Philip M Bretsky MD Phd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Philip M Bretsky MD Phd is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Philip M Bretsky MD Phd?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Philip M Bretsky MD Phd. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Philip M Bretsky MD Phd was last updated on May 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.