David Carlson, M.D.
NPI 1902133465 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Carlson, M.D. is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1902133465).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902133465
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A103062 (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
16 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
10,916 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan, Therapeutic, 1 MillicurieA9607 | 5,992 | $244 |
| Piflufolastat F-18, Diagnostic, 1 MillicurieA9595 | 1,249 | $641 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 700 | $1,856 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 Fdg, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 45 MillicuriesA9552 | 657 | $353 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 436 | $123 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 432 | $347 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 5 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
- 2009-11-04
- Last updated
- 2015-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Carlson's NPI number?
- David Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902133465, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Carlson's specialty?
- David Carlson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Carlson located?
- David Carlson's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4311.
- What is David Carlson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Carlson is (805) 563-5870.
- Does David Carlson accept Medicare?
- David Carlson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Carlson's NPI active?
- Yes — David Carlson's NPI (1902133465) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.