Stephen Hosea, MD
NPI 1457411050 · Infectious Disease Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Hosea, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1457411050).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457411050
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G45763 (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
19 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
1,187 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 519 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 445 | $131 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 132 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $135 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 123 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 41 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | 37 | — |
| Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafenbrand: Genvoya | 37 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 34 | — |
| Diazepam | 26 | — |
| Levofloxacin | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 2 records (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
- 2006-12-12
- Last updated
- 2012-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Hosea's NPI number?
- Stephen Hosea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457411050, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Hosea's specialty?
- Stephen Hosea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Hosea located?
- Stephen Hosea's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4311.
- What is Stephen Hosea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Hosea is (805) 682-3610.
- Does Stephen Hosea accept Medicare?
- Stephen Hosea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Hosea's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Hosea's NPI (1457411050) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.