Howard Spang, M.D.
NPI 1649315003 · Anesthesiology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Spang, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1649315003).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649315003
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A80957 (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
172 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 57 | $43 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 18 | $287 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 17 | $485 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 16 | $114 |
| Insertion of Tube in Pulmonary Artery for Monitoring93503 | 15 | $84 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 14 | $323 |
| Anesthesia for Heart Artery Bypass Grafting on Heart-Lung Machine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$108 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
- 2007-02-21
- Last updated
- 2014-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Spang's NPI number?
- Howard Spang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649315003, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Spang's specialty?
- Howard Spang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Spang located?
- Howard Spang's practice location on file with NPPES is 514 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-6219.
- What is Howard Spang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Spang is (805) 682-7751.
- Does Howard Spang accept Medicare?
- Howard Spang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Spang's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Spang's NPI (1649315003) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.