MICHAEL L. BERNSTEIN M.D. – NPI #1336158732
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MICHAEL BERNSTEIN is a physician located in SANTA BARBARA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336158732 to MICHAEL BERNSTEIN on August 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Jul 19, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL BERNSTEIN below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL L. BERNSTEIN

NPI Number
1336158732
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL L. BERNSTEIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
215 PESETAS LN
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1416
Phone: (805) 681-1761 Fax: (805) 681-1768
Mailing address
PO BOX 62106
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160-2106
Phone: (805) 681-1761 Fax: (805) 681-1768
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA A68377

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1995
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL BERNSTEIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      351 S PATTERSON AVE
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
    • SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      400 WEST PUEBLO
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102
    • SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      2050 VIBORG RD
      SOLVANG, CA 93463
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ASSISTED HOME HEALTH
      115 E MICHELTORENA STREET, SUITE 201
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
    • CENTRAL COAST HOME HEALTH INC
      253 GRANADA DR STE D
      SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
    • VNA HEALTH
      512 EAST GUTIERREZ STREET, SUITE B
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
  • NURSING HOME
    • SAMARKAND SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
      2566 TREASURE DR
      SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

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