Richard Belkin, MD
NPI 1659380178 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Belkin, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1659380178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659380178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A65997 (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
7,767 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 989 | $191 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 846 | $43 |
| Test to Measure Largest Amount of Air Breathed in an Out94200 | 602 | $17 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 602 | $63 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 602 | $65 |
| Test to Measure the Level of Nitric Oxide Gas95012 | 272 | $22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 402 | 85 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 268 | 94 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 126 | 30 |
| Azithromycin | 105 | 31 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Syringe | 71 | — |
| Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftbrand: Trikafta | 69 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16,715 across 124 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2018-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Belkin's NPI number?
- Richard Belkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659380178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Belkin's specialty?
- Richard Belkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Belkin located?
- Richard Belkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 2403 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
- What is Richard Belkin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Belkin is (805) 898-8840.
- Does Richard Belkin accept Medicare?
- Richard Belkin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Belkin's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Belkin's NPI (1659380178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.