Scott Nickel, MD
NPI 1902207699 · Anesthesiology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Nickel, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1902207699).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902207699
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
97 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 20 | $377 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Forearm, Wrist, Or Hand Bones01830 | 14 | $146 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 13 | $300 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 13 | $43 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 13 | $53 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 12 | $588 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1500 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033Phone: (323) 442-7400
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-09-12
- Last updated
- 2022-09-14
- Certified
- 2022-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Nickel's NPI number?
- Scott Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902207699, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Nickel's specialty?
- Scott Nickel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Nickel located?
- Scott Nickel's practice location on file with NPPES is 514 W Pueblo St Fl 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-6219.
- What is Scott Nickel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Nickel is (805) 682-7751.
- Does Scott Nickel accept Medicare?
- Scott Nickel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Nickel's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Nickel's NPI (1902207699) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.