Gary Van Deventer, MD
NPI 1285628933 · Gastroenterology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Van Deventer, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1285628933).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285628933
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C39157 (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
1,127 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 226 | $142 |
| Moderate Sedation Services Provided By the Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing a Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Service That Sedation Supports, Requiring the Presence of an Independent Trained Observer to Assist in the MonitoG0500 | 219 | $6 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 161 | $185 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 79 | $131 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 68 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 149 | 142 |
| Omeprazole | 77 | 28 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 69 | 69 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 66 | 65 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 61 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 59 | 20 |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Ec | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2005-09-08
- Last updated
- 2009-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Van Deventer's NPI number?
- Gary Van Deventer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285628933, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Van Deventer's specialty?
- Gary Van Deventer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Van Deventer located?
- Gary Van Deventer's practice location on file with NPPES is 221 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-6814.
- What is Gary Van Deventer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Van Deventer is (805) 563-0024.
- Does Gary Van Deventer accept Medicare?
- Gary Van Deventer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Van Deventer's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Van Deventer's NPI (1285628933) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.