David Birken, MD
NPI 1700801321 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Birken, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1700801321).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700801321
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G075463 (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
1,691 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 | 528 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 347 | $96 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 302 | $137 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 296 | $21 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 49 | $34 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity99495 | 38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 341 | 100 |
| Losartan Potassium | 297 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 217 | 63 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 133 | 31 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 130 | 33 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 118 | 29 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,355 across 56 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
- 2006-07-13
- Last updated
- 2012-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Birken's NPI number?
- David Birken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700801321, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Birken's specialty?
- David Birken is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Birken located?
- David Birken's practice location on file with NPPES is 5333 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2341.
- What is David Birken's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Birken is (805) 964-9858.
- Does David Birken accept Medicare?
- David Birken is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Birken's NPI active?
- Yes — David Birken's NPI (1700801321) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.