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Anesthesiology

Kent J. Funk, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Barbara, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Kent J. Funk, MD is an anesthesiologist at 3045 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Phone: (805) 569-3226. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kent J. Funk had 235 Original Medicare patients and 363 services. NPI 1437241932. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 3045 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (805) 569‑3226
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
  • Group practice: Anesthesia Associates Medical Group, Inc.
  • Medical school: Washington University School Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kent J. Funk, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kent J. Funk accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent J. Funk accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kent J. Funk see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 235 Original Medicare patients and 363 services for Kent J. Funk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kent J. Funk's NPI number?
1437241932. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kent J. Funk, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients235
Services billed to Medicare363
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)58 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)54 services
  3. Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)43 services
  4. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)36 services
  5. Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)35 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis72%
  • High blood pressure63%
  • Depression22%
  • Anxiety21%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)21%

Hospitals where Kent J. Funk works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kent J. Funk at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kent J. Funk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kent J. Funk as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Anesthesia Associates Medical Group, Inc.10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Santa Barbara

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Anesthesia Associates Medical Group, Inc.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWashington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437241932
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians