Howard Spang, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Santa Barbara, CA

Howard Spang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Santa Barbara, California. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Anesthesia Medical Group Of Santa Barbara, Inc. and his current practice location is 514 W Pueblo St, Second Floor, Santa Barbara, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 682-7751.

Howard Spang is licensed to practice in California (license number A80957) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1649315003.

Contact Information

Howard Spang, MD
514 W Pueblo St, Second Floor,
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-6219
(805) 682-7751
(805) 682-7751

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Physician's Profile

Full NameHoward Spang
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience23 Years
Location514 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Howard Spang attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649315003
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/29/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254369309
  • Enrollment ID: I20050729000609

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Howard Spang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649315003NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology A80957 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta barbara, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anesthesia Medical Group Of Santa Barbara, Inc.044614691431

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Howard Spang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesia Medical Group Of Santa Barbara, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730287160
PECOS PAC ID: 0446146914
Enrollment ID: O20040223001292

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Howard Spang is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Howard Spang, MD
514 W Pueblo St, Second Floor,
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-6219

Ph: (805) 682-7751
Howard Spang, MD
514 W Pueblo St, Second Floor,
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-6219

Ph: (805) 682-7751

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Kris Fallon Kline, M.D.
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Michael A Cox, M.D.
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Phone: 805-682-7751    Fax: 805-563-2527
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Mark Patrick Scott, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 514 W Pueblo St, Second Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 805-682-7751    Fax: 805-563-2527
Matthew D. Mccotter, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 514 W Pueblo St Fl 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 805-682-7751    Fax: 805-563-2527
Kurt Wagner, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 805-682-7751    
Dr. Cong Jian Li, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 514 W Pueblo St Fl 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 805-682-7751    Fax: 805-563-2527

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