Scott Dewhirst, M.D.
NPI 1659799153 · Psychiatry Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Dewhirst, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1659799153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659799153
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 155178 (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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,561 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 | 875 | $135 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 521 | $73 |
| 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 | 85 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 32 | $190 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $96 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 252 | 71 |
| Lorazepam | 241 | 48 |
| Alprazolam | 206 | 52 |
| Clonazepam | 172 | 31 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 161 | 39 |
| Lamotrigine | 158 | 44 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$366 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- Msc 10 55501 University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001Phone: (505) 272-4661
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-01
- Last updated
- 2018-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Dewhirst's NPI number?
- Scott Dewhirst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659799153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Dewhirst's specialty?
- Scott Dewhirst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Dewhirst located?
- Scott Dewhirst's practice location on file with NPPES is 3916 State St Ste 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
- What is Scott Dewhirst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Dewhirst is (805) 681-7517.
- Does Scott Dewhirst accept Medicare?
- Scott Dewhirst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Dewhirst's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Dewhirst's NPI (1659799153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.