George Bifano, D.O.
NPI 1083604920 · Psychiatry Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Bifano, D.O. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1083604920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083604920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A3983 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
434 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 1 Hour90838 | 204 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 203 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 27 | $187 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $95–$187 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 43 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 35 |
| Alprazolam | 34 |
| Clonazepam | 34 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 24 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 22 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 12 |
| Topiramate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-23
- Last updated
- 2010-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Bifano's NPI number?
- George Bifano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083604920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Bifano's specialty?
- George Bifano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Bifano located?
- George Bifano's practice location on file with NPPES is 504 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-6211.
- What is George Bifano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Bifano is (805) 682-5451.
- Does George Bifano accept Medicare?
- George Bifano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Bifano's NPI active?
- Yes — George Bifano's NPI (1083604920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.