James Moghtader, M.D.
NPI 1568475424 · Psychiatry Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Moghtader, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1568475424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568475424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G66899 (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
1,506 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 | 756 | $135 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 540 | $73 |
| Psychiatric Services Complicated By Communication Factor90785 | 101 | $15 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 76 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 22 | $190 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 261 | 58 |
| Alprazolam | 255 | 63 |
| Lorazepam | 213 | 52 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 204 | 55 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 201 | 51 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 201 | 42 |
| Bupropion Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,711 across 35 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
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2008-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Moghtader's NPI number?
- James Moghtader's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568475424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Moghtader's specialty?
- James Moghtader is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Moghtader located?
- James Moghtader's practice location on file with NPPES is 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1416.
- What is James Moghtader's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Moghtader is (805) 681-1761.
- Does James Moghtader accept Medicare?
- James Moghtader is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Moghtader's NPI active?
- Yes — James Moghtader's NPI (1568475424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.