Charles Curatalo, M.D.
NPI 1851345508 · Neurology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Curatalo, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1851345508).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851345508
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G53333 (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
20 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
3,884 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring, From Outside the Operating Room (remote Or Nearby), Per Patient, (attention Directed Exclusively to One Patient) Each 15 Minutes (list in Addition to Primary Procedure)G0453 | 1,231 | $33 |
| 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 | 694 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 676 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 272 | $189 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 188 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 186 | 47 |
| Memantine Hcl | 159 | 49 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 155 | 42 |
| Clonazepam | 113 | 19 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 86 | 21 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 73 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$974 across 20 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
- 2006-05-19
- Last updated
- 2019-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Curatalo's NPI number?
- Charles Curatalo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851345508, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Curatalo's specialty?
- Charles Curatalo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Curatalo located?
- Charles Curatalo's practice location on file with NPPES is 219 Nogales Ave Ste G, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3848.
- What is Charles Curatalo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Curatalo is (805) 682-8153.
- Does Charles Curatalo accept Medicare?
- Charles Curatalo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Curatalo's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Curatalo's NPI (1851345508) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.