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Anesthesiology

Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Barbara, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh, MD is an anesthesiologist at 231 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Phone: (805) 898-2797. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh had 212 Original Medicare patients and 303 services. NPI 1598862849. 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: 231 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (805) 898‑2797
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
  • Group practice: Anesthesia Associates Medical Group, Inc.
  • Medical school: University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine · graduated 1983 (43 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh, 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 Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh 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 Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 212 Original Medicare patients and 303 services for Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh's NPI number?
1598862849. 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 Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh, 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 patients212
Services billed to Medicare303
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)51 services
  2. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)30 services
  3. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)28 services
  4. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) (64445)27 services
  5. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)25 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%
  • Arthritis70%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Diabetes21%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)21%

Hospitals where Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh 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 Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cortlandt P. Flinchbaugh 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 schoolUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598862849
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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