Benton Ashlock, MD
NPI 1821306648 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benton Ashlock, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1821306648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821306648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A118255 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
3,671 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 | 937 | $135 |
| 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 | 555 | $17 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 327 | $62 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 306 | $80 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 249 | $212 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 346 | 91 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 258 | 52 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 109 | 21 |
| Prednisone | 84 | 38 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 74 | 19 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 73 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,276 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
- 2010-09-14
- Last updated
- 2017-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benton Ashlock's NPI number?
- Benton Ashlock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821306648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benton Ashlock's specialty?
- Benton Ashlock is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benton Ashlock located?
- Benton Ashlock's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4310.
- What is Benton Ashlock's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benton Ashlock is (805) 898-3400.
- Does Benton Ashlock accept Medicare?
- Benton Ashlock is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benton Ashlock's NPI active?
- Yes — Benton Ashlock's NPI (1821306648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.