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Psychiatry

James A. Moghtader, MD

Sees patients in Santa Barbara, CA · California

Summary

James A. Moghtader, MD (Psychiatry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Santa Barbara, CA. NPI 1568475424. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James A. Moghtader, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PsychiatryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
University Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Sansum ClinicGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does James A. Moghtader see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Santa Barbara, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James A. Moghtader's specialty?
Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty, and also Neurology.
Does James A. Moghtader accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Moghtader accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does James A. Moghtader offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says James A. Moghtader offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for James A. Moghtader?
(805) 681-7800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James A. Moghtader's NPI number?
1568475424. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where James A. Moghtader is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James A. Moghtader as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Sansum Clinic320 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Santa Barbara

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568475424
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians