Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Belkin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Belkin 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 Richard A. Belkin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 579 Original Medicare patients and 8,170 services for Richard A. Belkin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Belkin's NPI number?
- 1659380178. 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 Richard A. Belkin, 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 patients | 579 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,170 |
| Different services or procedures | 95 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)1,109 services
- Test to measure rate of airflow (94375)846 services
- Test to measure largest amount of air breathed in an out (94200)602 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)602 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)602 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%
- High blood pressure74%
- COPD55%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Richard A. Belkin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Belkin 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.
- Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050357
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050107
- Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050396
- Santa Ynez Valley Cottage HospitalSolvang, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051331
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Belkin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2403 Castillo St, Suite 206Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 898‑8840
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Santa Barbara
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659380178 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians