Brittany Buhalog, M.D.
NPI 1720474513 · Dermatology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brittany Buhalog, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1720474513).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720474513
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A161239 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,609 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 524 | $70 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17311 | 366 | $561 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 308 | $88 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, Each Additional Stage, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17312 | 258 | $404 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17313 | 110 | $603 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 14 | 13 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 11 |
| Mupirocin | 13 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,639 across 80 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 (3)
- 200 Station Way Ste EArroyo Grande, CA 93420-3348Phone: (805) 202-7336Fax: (805) 202-7153
- 504 W Pueblo St Ste 102Santa Barbara, CA 93105-6211Phone: (805) 682-6455Fax: (805) 687-1482
- 2030 Viborg Rd Ste 202Solvang, CA 93463-3226Phone: (805) 724-2343Fax: (805) 617-0170
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-08
- Last updated
- 2026-02-19
- Certified
- 2026-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brittany Buhalog's NPI number?
- Brittany Buhalog's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720474513, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brittany Buhalog's specialty?
- Brittany Buhalog is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brittany Buhalog located?
- Brittany Buhalog's practice location on file with NPPES is 2320 Bath St Ste 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-5313.
- What is Brittany Buhalog's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brittany Buhalog is (805) 569-1164.
- Does Brittany Buhalog accept Medicare?
- Brittany Buhalog is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brittany Buhalog's NPI active?
- Yes — Brittany Buhalog's NPI (1720474513) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.